Agricultural Account Manager: Growth & Partnerships

Verdesian Brand; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires at least five years of professional sales experience in agriculture, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel throughout the territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional sales experience within the agriculture industry.
• Proven success in a business-to-business sales environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 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.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Service, R&D, and other internal teams to share market intelligence and support customer success.
• Monitor EPA and state regulatory requirements relevant to the territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Territory management

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

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

The role requires at least five years of professional sales experience in agriculture, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel throughout the territory.