Strategic Accounts Manager

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Fresno, CA

27d•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Accounts Manager for Helena Products Group (HPG) plans, organizes, directs, controls and provides leadership to achieve short-term and long-term business development objectives on assigned Helena proprietary market segments. This position is with Helena Products Group (HPG). HPG develops Helena's extensive portfolio of proprietary products that includes seven product categories covering both crop production and crop protection. HPG leads the industry in creating innovations and formulation technologies and operates out of a state-of-the-art research, development and training facility located in Memphis, TN. This position is remote but candidate must reside in the Western Business Unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related field is required.
Five years of experience in sales, marketing or related field with an in-depth understanding of the crop protection industry and products is required.
Interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and restraints is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills is required
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
Travel by various means up to 50% of the time is required.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Participates in Business Unit and Division meetings and assists in setting strategic goals for HPG sales.
Communicates with Business Unit Vice President, Division Managers and Sales Managers to evaluate HPG progress toward sales goals.
Monitors and evaluates progress towards goals and plans and makes adjustments as necessary.
Helps guide HPG in providing synergy with business unit positions on ag-chem, fertilizer, seed, service, AGRIntelligence, etc.
Analyzes and defines the market for product needs and growth within the assigned product and related product market segments.
Aligns communication of the business unit market activities back to HPG Director of Sales and Marketing, Brand Managers and the marketing services, lab and registration teams.
Manages HPG Client Services Team to provide technical crop expertise and marketing related support for HPG products.
Works with HPG team to provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers within the assigned Business Unit.
Serves as the primary liaison for HPG suppliers at the Business Unit and Division levels.
Coordinates the activities of sales reps for outside vendors with HPG offerings to make sure their activities are consistent with HPG's and Business Unit leadership's overall philosophy and direction.
Monitors monthly statement of contribution for assigned cost-centers. Regularly reviews budgets to ensure financial compliance is realized.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Reliable and regular attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!