Area Sales Manager - DFA Farm Supplies

Freddie Mac; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural supply services company is seeking a consultative sales professional to drive sales and build relationships with farmers in Colorado. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the agricultural community while providing opportunities for career growth. The successful candidate will manage sales processes and develop close relationships with clients, leveraging their experience and deep understanding of dairy farming practices to meet and exceed performance targets.

Benefits

Flexible remote work opportunity

Career advancement and growth

Collaborative team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct on-farm sales or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales budgets.
• Familiarity with dairy farms and dairy farming practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the consultative sales process.
• Develop and execute sales plans to meet management performance targets.
• Document customer interactions in Salesforce.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Communication

Territory Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Animal Science

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer Industry: Agricultural Supply Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible remote work opportunity for candidates in Colorado
- Competitive sales environment with the potential to exceed Key Performance Indexes
- Collaborative team atmosphere with support from vendor representatives and field staff
- Chance to make a significant impact on the agricultural community through direct interactions with farmers

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Manage all aspects of the consultative sales process, including member education on products and services
- Develop and execute sales plans to meet or exceed performance targets set by management
- Document all customer interactions in Salesforce within 24 hours
- Plan and conduct farm visits within the assigned territory to maintain and grow customer relationships
- Coordinate and attend farm shows, membership meetings, and other relevant events

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Animal Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience in direct on-farm sales or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales budgets
- Familiarity with dairy farms and dairy farming practices
- Ability to manage a large geographic territory and organize multiple activities effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Salesforce

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Highly motivated with a strong ability to work independently within a structured environment
- Excellent communication skills for educating cooperative members about product benefits
- Understanding of product logistics and fulfillment processes in the agricultural supply sector

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