Regional Sales Manager

Recruiting Solutions LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider is seeking a motivated Regional Sales Manager for Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin. The role requires 5+ years in agricultural input sales and strong agronomy skills. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, performing field sales, and developing sales plans. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and have a proven network in the AgTech industry, with a willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agricultural input sales with a proven track record.
• Network and Rolodex within ag-retail channels.
• Proven network and connections in the AgTech industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sales with the customers in the associated area.
• Manage, develop, and foster relationships with retailers, coops, and independent crop consultants within the region.
• Identify business opportunities with both new and existing customers.

Skills

Strong Agronomy skills in the Corn and Soybean market

Excellent understanding of sales goals and budgets

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Results-oriented

Tools

Salesforce or similar CRM

Job description

Regional Sales Manager - IL (Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin)

Illinois · Full-time

About The Position

Our client company is the world’s leading AI-powered crop intelligence platform, providing ag advisors and their growers with data driven agronomic recommendations that drive farm management and input decisions. Through full-service, leaf-level data capture, this company's insights and services allow the growers to accelerate decision making, simplify management, maximize profitability and enhance their sustainable farming practices.

Since its founding, our client has worked with the world’s top agricultural retailers and crop protection companies, serving millions of acres for customers in the United States, Brazil, and Europe.

They are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, self-driven, Regional Sales Manager with a passion for Precision Ag to take part in our full-scale sales and operational plan to create a growth-oriented business model within the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sales with the customers in the associated area
• Clearly set expectations with clients pre-season and follow up during the season
• Manage, develop, and foster relationships with retailers, coops, and independent crop consultants within the region
• Working closely and collaborating with the regional Customer Service teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present a strategy to key stakeholders within an organization
• Deliver webinars and training to clients about the company Platform
• Developing a yearly, quarterly, and weekly workable sales plan for the region
• Handling problems and issues that may arise efficiently and quickly
• Identify business opportunities with both new and existing customers; exceed sales targets through a consultative sales process

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in agricultural input sales with a proven track record
• Network and Rolodex within ag-retail channels
• Strong Agronomy skills in the Corn and Soybean market
• Proven network and connections in the AgTech industry
• Excellent understanding of sales goals and budgets
• Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRMResults-oriented
• Willingness to travel frequently
• 2 years of experience in Precision Agricultural input sales
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience with Precision Ag or Imagery

To maintain and cultivate this company's unique DNA, they look for people who

• Love what they do and are passionate about making an impact
• Able to adapt quickly in an intensive, fast-paced environment
• Own strong attention to details and sense of accountability
• Quick learners, organized and personally dedicated to accomplishing objectives
• Master multitasking, Hands-on, own high work ethic and prioritize workload
• Excellent analytical skills combined with impeccable business judgment
• Have great communication skills