Account Manager, Ag Sales - Nebraska (Remote)

Verdesian Life Sciences; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager, Sales to support growth across Central Nebraska. You will expand the retail partner network, drive sales of our full portfolio, and serve as a trusted advisor to growers and retailers.

The role combines field sales with education, territory planning, and collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and Customer Service to meet customer needs and capture market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional sales experience within the agriculture industry.
• Proven success in a business-to-business sales environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive territory growth by developing relationships with new retail partners and expanding existing accounts to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, lead generation, cold calling, product presentations, negotiations, closing sales, and account management.
• Establish yourself as a trusted consultant by maintaining expert product knowledge and providing solutions that address customer challenges.
• Develop and execute annual territory business plans, including sales forecasts, budget management, and growth strategies.
• Utilize lead generation programs, research trials, and demonstration opportunities to build market awareness and customer engagement.
• Organize and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly sales activities to achieve territory goals.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Customer Service, R&D, and other internal teams to share market intelligence and support customer success.
• Monitor and stay current on EPA and state regulatory requirements relevant to the territory.
• Represent Verdesian professionally in the marketplace and cultivate relationships that strengthen the company's reputation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

CRM experience

MS Office

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager, Sales to support growth across Central Nebraska. You will expand the retail partner network, drive sales of our full portfolio, and serve as a trusted advisor to growers and retailers.

The role combines field sales with education, territory planning, and collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and Customer Service to meet customer needs and capture market opportunities.