Sales Account Manager - Minneapolis, MN

Archer Daniels Midland • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this early-career role as a Sales Account Manager at ADM Fertilizer, you’ll own a portfolio of customer accounts in your assigned region and drive profitable sales growth. You’ll build lasting relationships, deliver expert market insights, and play a key role in helping farmers and ag businesses succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to launch or accelerate your career in ag sales with the support of a global leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business (Economics, Finance, Accounting), or a related field.
• 0–5 years of sales, merchandising, or related experience in fertilizer commodities or the broader ag sector (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered).
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-risk, fast-paced, and dynamic commodity pricing environment.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and strong drive for results.
• Commitment to corporate ethics, safety, and EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

• Merchandising experience

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell ADM’s full range of fertilizer products to drive revenue and market share growth in your territory.
• Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with key customers to maximize sales and loyalty.
• Provide regular market consultations on fertilizer price outlooks, trends, and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to develop competitive, value-driven customer propositions.
• Coordinate sales execution with cross-functional teams (procurement, logistics, credit, etc.).
• Support regional product procurement as needed.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts, including credit, accounts receivable, logistics, and contract compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level