Seed District Sales Manager
Agriland FS•Underwood, IA
•Hybrid
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, developing sales teams, and engaging with key customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 5-7 years of sales experience
- 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
- Able to travel overnight, on a limited basis
- Able to lift seed bags up to 70 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Agriculture major preferred
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 techniques 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
- Company vehicle
- 100% company-funded Pension Plan
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off
- Sick pay
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
