Agricultural Outside Sales Representative (Multi-State)

DCA Outdoor Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Representative to revolutionize the green industry across Northern Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage premium products while driving sales growth and fostering customer relationships. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, you will be part of a team dedicated to transforming landscapes and empowering clients with quality horticultural solutions. If you are a passionate sales hunter ready to make a significant impact in the green goods market, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous 401k Match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Company Culture Centered Around Growth and Innovation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful outside sales experience with wholesalers.
• Reliable transportation and readiness to travel across assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by actively prospecting and pursuing new business.
• Identify, cultivate, and expand business with new and existing customers.

Skills

Outside Sales Experience

Customer Acquisition

Territory Management

Sales Planning

Horticulture Knowledge

Education

4-Year College Degree in Sales or Business

Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture

Tools

CRM Software

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Agricultural Outside Sales Representative (Multi-State)

Sales Trailblazers: Outside Sales Representative Needed: Transform the Green Industry in Your Region!

Tired of the same old sales grind? Ready to transform your career and lead the green revolution in your region? We are seeking a relentless, high-energy Outside Sales Representative – a true sales hunter – to traverse the stunning landscapes of Northern Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Armed with access to a vast array of premium products grown and sourced from our production farms, you’ll be equipped to provide exceptional value and drive explosive growth with our Production customers.

We welcome individuals with green industry sales experience, a passion for sustainability, or possess the relentless drive of a sales hunter eager to dive into the world of green goods and eager to dive into the world of green goods and gain firsthand knowledge of our products. Regardless of your background, a willingness to learn is key to understanding customer needs and empowering you to advocate for sustainable products they can trust.

This is more than selling; we're revolutionizing the green industry and shooting for a sustainable future. If you see opportunities where others see dirt and are ready to roll up your sleeves and dig deep for success, your next big win is here. Stop scrolling, start growing! Harvest your potential and apply now to prove you're a Sales Trailblazer and a force of nature in green sales!

Base salary listed offered based on experience + accelerator commissions earned on sales

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Revenue Generation: Drive revenue growth by actively prospecting, researching, and pursuing new business opportunities. Travel extensively to meet with potential customers, presenting our premium products and closing deals to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Territory Management: Ensures all customer agreements, pricing and programs are accurate and communicated to finance and operations, contacts and activities are accurate and up to date in CRM, programs and merchandising are executed with customers and orders are fulfilled and delivered according to customer expectations.
• Customer Acquisition, Development & Retention: Identify, cultivate, and expand business with both new and existing customers throughout the assigned territory.
• Sales Planning: Executes on a selling plan and process that outlines how and when sales goals will be achieved on a monthly, seasonal and annual basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: 5+ years of successful outside sales experience, with a proven track record of selling to wholesalers in a multi-state territory
• Required: Reliable transportation and a readiness to travel across your assigned region
• Preferred: 4-year college degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sales, Business, Horticulture, Agriculture)
• Significant Advantage: Prior experience or a strong passion for the Horticulture, Agriculture, or related green industry fields (landscaping, garden centers, nurseries)

Benefits you will Enjoy:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 1st of the month after 30 days
• Generous 401k match with immediate vesting
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company culture centered around growth and innovation

Our focus is on growth, innovation, and collaboration with a goal to streamline the production and distribution of landscape products. We grow some of the highest quality ornamental, shade, and fruit trees as well as shrubs, grasses and perennials in the United States and are one of the largest growers in the country with deep inventory available from West Coast, Central and Southeast United States locations.

PlantRight is a sales and marketing company with a vision to offer horticultural support and solutions to meet the needs of the green industry. PlantRight represents family owned and operated growers who offer diverse product mixes and packaging. Through this network, we can provide a unique selection of products to our customers.

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.