District Seed Lead

Agriland FSWinterset, IA

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Job Description

AGRILAND FS is looking for an organized, self-directed, and sales-driven District Seed Lead with good agronomy and excellent seed technical skills. This individual will coach, train and lead the marketing efforts of professional crop specialists to grow our seed business based on the assigned trade territory.

Core 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

What we need from you:

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

What we offer our team:

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

Are you a good match to join the AGRILAND FS Team? Apply now!

AGRILAND FS is an equal opportunity employer

Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing along with a background check.

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