District Sales Manager-Northeast Iowa

Ag 1 Source; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Ag 1 Source is seeking a District Sales Manager to lead a dealer network and drive growth across Northeast Iowa, including Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. You will partner with growers and dealers to grow profitability, communicate the value of seed products, and advance sales opportunities through a structured pipeline.

A competitive base with uncapped bonus and company vehicle are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience working for another seed company.
• Desire to focus on seed and take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dealer network to grow business throughout Northeast Iowa.
• Act as an advisor and partner to growers in the region.
• Develop communication of value of products and offerings to customers.
• Grow proficiency in qualifying leads, developing relationships, and prioritizing sales pipeline.
• Use software and tools to document interactions and sales processes with farmers.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Dealers network

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

District Sales Manager

A well-recognized seed company in the region is seeking a candidate to manage a dealer network and grow their business throughout Northeast Iowa, in a territory that includes far northeast corner of Iowa, roughly Waterloo/Cedar Falls east and north of Highway 20 to the state line. This corn, soybean, and alfalfa seed company is seeking a candidate who is ready to take the next step in their career by working with current dealers and prospecting for new partners to grow their brand throughout the region.

In this role the District Sales Manager will:

• Work with growers and dealers to identify ways your products and services can grow their profitability
• Become an expert adviser and partner to growers in the region
• Develop proficiency in communicating value of products and offerings
• Grow your effectiveness in qualifying leads, developing relationships, and prioritizing your sales pipeline
• Use software and communication tools to manage, prioritize, and document all interactions and sales processes with farmers

Expectations for the Manager include:

• Educate growers and sellers and give them the tools for success
• Assist dealers in growing sales
• Work with your team to develop the best programs and marketing strategies
• A desire to make a difference for the customer, and as a result, the company
• The candidate must have a passion for selling seed and industry leading technology
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities as well as the ability to work in a team environment
• Able to plan their day and execute the plan based on good business management skills

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Experience working for another seed company
• Desire to focus on seed and take the next step in their career

Compensation: The company will offer a competitive base salary, uncapped bonus, company vehicle, and other resources for success

Benefits: The position includes a great benefits package that includes health, life, vision, and dental insurance, and 401k

Location: Northeast Iowa

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the District Sales Manager job.