Grower Solutions Agronomy Account Manager

Premier AG Co-Op Inc; Loogootee (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Premier Ag Co-Op Inc. is seeking an Account Manager to deliver agronomy solutions to grower customers, aiming to increase productivity, reduce risk, and raise the overall value of farming operations.

The role emphasizes building strong grower relationships, managing a $6 million territory, and promoting Premier Ag products, services, and technology. Collaboration with supervisors and branches will shape sales and market strategies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or a minimum of 4 years agronomy sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic).
• Proven ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees and management of all levels.
• Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work through financial concepts applicable to production agriculture.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to create and present informative product/program presentations.
• Working knowledge of crop production equipment, practices, and trends.
• Character traits of integrity, dependability, endurance, initiative, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for proficient knowledge of Premier Ag products (CPP, CN, Seed), services (Custom Application, TRAX), and technology offerings.
• Accountable for sales of above products, services, and technology to assigned accounts, targeting a $6 million territory size.
• Accountable for overall grower relationship and satisfaction with Premier Ag.
• Plan and execute effective sales calls with growers in identified trade area.
• Influence growers to utilize best agronomic practices for maximum economic yield.
• With your supervisor, develop personal goals for annual performance review sheet with specific and measurable goals/projections for both sales and professional development.
• Develop and communicate with your supervisor a comprehensive action plan for increasing sales within the region or territory.
• Provide information applicable to management to assist in product/market development strategies.
• Communicate service needs to local branches for accounts- taking into consideration delivery dates, service dates, customer expectation, and inventory levels for fulfillment.
• Assist management in implementing programs and strategies for selected products.
• Evaluate current and target accounts, setting specific goals within each account relative to CN, CPP, Seed, and Services.
• Communicate current and short-term plan of sales activities to supervisor via weekly summary report.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Premier Ag Co-Op Inc. is seeking an Account Manager to deliver agronomy solutions to grower customers, aiming to increase productivity, reduce risk, and raise the overall value of farming operations.

The role emphasizes building strong grower relationships, managing a $6 million territory, and promoting Premier Ag products, services, and technology. Collaboration with supervisors and branches will shape sales and market strategies.