Account Manager - Agriculture Solutions New Iowa

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Scholarship awards for children of co.

Summer events

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. seeks an Agriculture Account Manager to grow our business by developing and managing customer relationships while selling fertilizer and agricultural chemical solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related field, 5+ years of sales or technical experience, and willingness to travel extensively. You will design territory plans, negotiate pricing, and ensure service continuity for key accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in agriculture-related field.
• 5+ years of sales or technical experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute strategic territory and account plans with minimal direction.
• Secure new business opportunities with higher revenue and margin impact.
• Build multi-level relationships with customer decision-makers.
• Lead business reviews and create action plans to improve performance.
• Analyze data to validate performance and refine treatments.
• Negotiate pricing and defend margins through value-based selling.
• Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and documentation.

Skills

Territory management

Sales experience

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Front Loaded Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

OPPORTUNITY

Agriculture: The Account Manager is responsible for driving growth by developing and managing customer relationships while selling fertilizer and agricultural chemical solutions that support customer productivity and long-term success. This role requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agriculture-related field such as agronomy, soil and crop management, crop science, agricultural chemistry, sustainable agriculture, or agriculture with a focus on marketing, economics, or agribusiness.

As Agriculture Account Manager primary responsibilities include:

Business Development & Growth

• Own and execute strategic territory and account plans with minimal direction.
• Consistently secure new business opportunities with higher revenue and margin impact.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build deep, multi-level relationships with customer decision-makers and technical stakeholders.
• Lead structured business reviews and develop action plans to improve performance and prevent issues.
• Anticipate customer needs, identify operational risks, and respond proactively to competitive threats.

Technical & Solution Expertise

• Design and optimize chemical treatment programs leveraging Hydrite’s manufacturing, distribution, and technical capabilities.
• Analyze data to validate performance, troubleshoot complex challenges, and refine treatment approaches.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for medium-to-large accounts and support training or mentoring of Account Manager I roles.

Financial & Business Acumen

• Develop detailed forecasts and territory-level analyses to guide decision-making.
• Negotiate pricing and defend margins through strategic positioning and value-based selling.
• Influence internal teams to ensure service continuity, quality, and supply alignment.
• Maintain timely, accurate CRM records, forecasts, call reports, and documentation.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to inform territory strategy.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Director of Sales - Agriculture.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• College education and prior sales and/or technical experience preferred.
• 5+ years of sales or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated success managing a territory and closing new business independently.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and job-specific software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.