Turf Products Manager

NativeSeed Group • Kearney, NE

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

The Turf Products Manager works in collaboration with the Sales Manager to serve customers across Eastern Kansas and Western Nebraska. Targeting customers in the industry of Golf Courses, Lawn Care Organizations and Retailers to manage products and information and develop relationships with key people in these industries.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum turfgrass maintenance or sales experience preferred.
• Sales experience is preferred but not required.
• Outgoing, detailed, organized, and self-motivated.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret soil analysis and make appropriate soil amendment recommendations.
• Ability to make use rate and sprayer mixing calculations for all types of turf pesticides and fertilizers.
• Education – 2-year associates degree in Turf or Horticulture (required), B.S in Agronomy or Horticulture (preferred).
• Shall have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years minimum turfgrass maintenance or sales experience
• B.S in Agronomy or Horticulture

Responsibilities

• Manage turf product lines including selection, purchasing and sales.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Call on prospective clients: golf courses, cemeteries, schools, city and county areas, lawn care, and sod farms.
• Write estimates, quotes and bids for prospective customers and/or jobs.
• Provide sales and technical support for customers in all segments of the turf industry.
• Products represented include but are not limited to seed, fertilizer, plant protectants, growth regulators, wetting agents, biologicals, and growth promotors.
• Provide technical support including aid in product comparison and selections, product use rates and application timing, pest identification and remediation, turf input application scheduling, seed planting and establishment recommendations.
• Attend industry related state, regional and national meetings, trade shows and conferences.
• Attend continuing education training opportunities and seminars.
• Organize and present turf related training and education to Star Seed employees, customers prospects, and influencers.
• Maintain up to date customer information in business software

Benefits

• Health Insurance – HSA and PPO Insurance Options
• Available HSA with employer match
• Company Paid Vision Premiums
• Dental
• 401k with Employer Match
• 16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Employer Paid Life/AD&D
• Annual performance reviews with potential for wage increase

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree