NAS Agriculture District Sales Manager - Remote (Minnesota - Minneapolis, Mankato, St

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Minnesota; Remote; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a century-old family-owned leader in agriculture and take on the role of District Sales Manager. This dynamic position allows you to leverage your agricultural sales expertise to drive growth in a specified territory. You'll be responsible for planning sales activities, educating clients on innovative products, and fostering relationships with dealers and distributors. This forward-thinking company values its employees, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about agriculture and have the skills to lead, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Skill Development and Training

Qualifications

• Proven track record in agricultural sales of seed, fertilizer, or chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and grow sales.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize sales activities to achieve business goals.
• Motivate dealers and distributors to promote products.
• Conduct farm visits to promote and sell products.

Skills

Agricultural Sales

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Agriculture - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. We foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

Do you have a proven track record in agricultural sales selling seed, fertilizer, or chemicals? Can you work independently to grow sales? Are you customer-focused with a sense of accountability to customer needs? If you answered yes to all of these questions, AND you have excellent interpersonal skills, this may be the job for you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The District Sales Manager is responsible for carrying out all sales and marketing activities in a specified geographical territory to maintain, develop, and grow the overall sales volume in that territory in a manner that maximizes profitability.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Deep working knowledge of local crops and market practices
• Provides clear direction and can motivate individuals and teams
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in working with MS Office Suite

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without formal authority
• Skilled at managing multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills and project planning
• Excellent communication skills

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Plan and organize sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business goals
• Plan and develop dealer/distributor network in specified territory according to the agreed market development strategy
• Motivate dealers and distributors to promote a portfolio of products and services
• Educate growers, dealers & distributors on new products
• Conduct direct farm visits to growers to promote and sell a portfolio of products
• Conduct direct visits to dealers and distributors to assist in selling a portfolio of products
• Sell and service equipment related to the application of fertilizer products
• Install and help to install equipment related to the application of fertilizer products
• Sell storage tanks as related to the storage of fertilizer products
• Deliver fertilizer, parts & equipment, and storage tanks to dealers and farmers as required
• Conduct grower meetings to promote the use of products
• Attend farm shows to promote the use of products and services
• Locate and develop test plot locations as they relate to the research & development program
• Manage and collect accounts receivable as required to keep receivables current
• Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $89,400 to $125,280. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, NACHURS has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 - formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.

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