Account Manager, CA & AZ

Verdesian Brand; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager for California & Arizona to drive growth in the agriculture segment. This remote role focuses on building strong retailer and crop advisor relationships, promoting nutrient efficiency solutions, and expanding the territory through strategic sales and expert support.

You will own the sales cycle, develop business plans, stay compliant with regulations, and collaborate across teams to meet revenue targets while delivering value to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of full-time exempt sales experience in the Agriculture industry.
• Experience selling inoculants, fertilizer enhancers, and/or micronutrients is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to product sales and retailer management.
• Build relationships with retailers, crop advisors, and dealers to grow territory revenue.
• Develop business plans to target retailers and forecast future sales.
• Execute lead generation campaigns and analyze trials to support growth.
• Maintain product knowledge and advise retailers as a consultative resource.
• Navigate EPA and state regulations affecting products.
• Coordinate with marketing, customer service, and other departments to align territory needs.

Skills

Sales experience in agriculture

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

CRM experience

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Account Manager – California & Arizona
Join Verdesian Life Sciences as an Account Manager and help drive sustainable agriculture forward. In this remote role, you’ll build strong relationships with retailers and crop advisors, promote innovative nutrient efficiency solutions, and grow your territory through strategic sales and expert support. If you’re passionate about agronomy, customer success, and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Drive business growth in assigned region calling on and building business with new retailers, establishing a recurring book of business, to achieve territory revenue and profit targets
• Own the entire sales cycle from cold calling and initial retailer engagement to selling products and managing the retailer
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge & develop strong relationships to become a consultant with prospective/acquired retailers overcoming market challenges and positioning the value of Verdesian products
• Develop business plans to strategically target retailers in assigned territory forecasting future sales and budgets
• Leverage and execute lead generation campaigns and research trials as appropriate
• Structure weekly/monthly sales efforts to achieve business plans and territory target
• Anticipate retailers and territory needs regularly engaging marketing, customer service, and other departments to share market trends and prepare for future territory growth
• Understand and deploy a working knowledge of EPA and state regulations
• Facilitate business relationships contributing to public relations
• Other Account Manager duties not listed above as required

What You Bring:

• Interest & belief in the importance of nutrient use efficiency
• Experience selling inoculants, fertilizer enhancers, and/or micronutrients a plus
• Minimum work experience of 5 years full-time exempt sales experience in Agriculture industry
• Preferred education of BA or BS degree in Agriculture related field
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Proven ability to develop deep working relationships
• Ability to clearly articulate key product benefits and selling points based on retailer needs
• Proven persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective time management and organization skills to succeed in fast-paced environment
• Proven track record in business-to-business sales environment
• Ability to work with and establish rapport with Chemical Fertilizer Dealership Staff, Certified Crop Advisors, and Independent Crop Consultants
• Ability to interface and engage with academic arenas
• Efficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) & CRM systems
• Maintain a clean driving record with ability to travel long distances
• Experience in lead generation and qualification a plus
• Strong understanding of biological technologies as related to agriculture a plus

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Agriculture or related field.

Bachelors or better in Agronomy.

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