District Sales Manager

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds

Minnesota

On-site

USD 65,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Casual and fun environment

Job summary

A family-owned seed company is seeking a District Sales Manager in West Central Minnesota. This full-time role involves growing seed sales by recruiting and supporting a network of farmer-dealers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of agricultural sales experience and a college degree in agriculture. The position promises a positive workplace culture, empowering environment, and competitive compensation packages.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years agricultural sales experience.
General knowledge of agriculture and seed selection.

Responsibilities

Coach new/existing dealers to support sales and manage accounts.
Identify, prioritize and contact targeted prospects.
Complete yearly seed sales forecasts per product.
Represent Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds and its brand by maximizing both the value delivered to local farmers in the area while accomplishing the company’s long-term multi-generational goals

Skills

Customer-service oriented

Effective oral and written communication skills

Entrepreneurial-minded

Self-motivated

Honest and ethical

Personally accountable

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn new sales tool

General knowledge of agriculture

Passion for rural communities

Education

2- or 4-year college degree in agriculture

Job description

Career Openings: District Sales
West Central Minnesota

Are you ready to grow your future? We’re looking for you!

Latham’s District Sales Manager has an open position in West Central Minnesota that is vital to our operation. If you want to be part of a team that’s more than 75 years strong – apply today. (We’re waiting!)

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds is an independent seed company servicing the upper Midwest. Today, the third generation is proud to carry on the family tradition. Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds is committed to bringing world-class technology and service home to rural communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. We take great pride in breeding and selecting hybrids and brands that perform best in the geographies we serve, offering corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. With a great team onboard, we know we can fulfill the needs of our dealers and customers while providing great results.

This District Sales Manager position is responsible for growing company seed sales by recruiting, training and supporting a farmer-dealer network. This is a full-time position.

This individual is responsible for growing company seed sales by recruiting, training and supporting a farmer-dealer network. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Coach new/existing dealers to support sales, enhance product knowledge and manage accounts
Identify, prioritize and contact targeted prospects
Complete a yearly seed sales forecast per product
Represent Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds and its brand by maximizing both the value delivered to local farmers in the area while accomplishing the company’s long-term multi-generational goals

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years agricultural sales experience
2- or 4-year college degree, preferably in agriculture

Key Attributes

Customer-service oriented
Entrepreneurial-minded
Effective oral and written communication skills
Sets high standards and takes initiative
Honest and ethical
Personally accountable for actions
Self-motivated
Willingness to learn new sales tool
General knowledge of agriculture and the general seed selection process
At Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, we know family farming is only getting harder. We believe farmers should have trusted partners who provide personalized solutions today, so they can grow even stronger legacies tomorrow.
Have a passion for rural communities