NAS District Sales Manager - Remote (Northern Illinois, Bloomington, Peoria

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Illinois; Remote; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a century-old family-owned leader in agriculture and take your career to new heights! As a District Sales Manager, you'll leverage your expertise in agricultural sales to drive growth in a specified territory. This role offers the chance to work independently, engage with customers, and lead a team to success. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this innovative company is looking for candidates who are customer-focused and ready to make an impact. If you have a passion for agriculture and a track record of success, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Commission Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in agricultural sales, especially in fertilizers or chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and grow sales in a specified territory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Agricultural Sales

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Leadership Qualities

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - 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 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 $98,800 to $138,270. Salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for commission, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. For more information, visit this link.
• Drug-Free Workplace

Our Nutrition business line is able to hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

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

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential.

NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, NACHURS has been a leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY, known for quality, integrity, and innovation. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE and NACHURS brands in North America. Our New Ag Markets Business Unit sells into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets, as well as oil and gas, transportation, mining, and industrial chemical markets under the NASi brand. Manufacturing plants are located in SD, OH, IN, IA, LA, ON, and SK.

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