Seed District Sales Manager

Agriland FS • Harlan, IA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

AGRILAND FS is seeking a leader to train, coach, and lead the marketing efforts of agronomy sales people to grow our seed business in an assigned territory. This role focuses on driving profitable seed and trait sales growth and requires interaction with key seed customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 5-7 years of sales experience prefer an agriculture major
• Technical experience with seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products
• Knowledge of market analysis, pricing strategies, and supply forecasts in the seed industry
• Skilled in sales leadership, closing techniques, and working in a team-oriented environment
• Professional communication, time management, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and able to travel overnight, on a limited basis
• Able to lift seed bags up to 70 pounds

Responsibilities

• Profitable seed and trait sales growth
• Leading, training and coaching agronomy salespeople to market seed
• Interact with key seed customers and prospects regularly
• Conduct sales calls and targeted grower meetings with Crop Specialists
• Develop and train Crop Specialists on seed selling technique and product information
• Develop, implement, and guide seed marketing activities throughout the year, with a focus on customer retention and expanding the number of seed customers

Benefits

• A company vehicle
• Solid retirement future with a 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to you, plus an additional 401k with company match
• Paid time off, sick pay, and paid holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact with a strong team dedicated to success
• Excellent products to promote using a three brand strategy

What This Job Offers

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