Remote Account Manager, Agriculture Sales & Growth

Verdesian Life Sciences; Aberdeen (SD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager, Sales to support growth across South Dakota. The role focuses on expanding Verdesian''s retail partner network, driving sales of our full product portfolio, and serving as a trusted advisor to customers.

The ideal candidate combines strong agricultural sales experience with a passion for helping growers and retailers improve nutrient use efficiency and crop performance, while traveling throughout the territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sales experience in agriculture.
• Proven success in B2B sales.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage territory plans, sales forecasts, and budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
• Valid driver''s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Drive territory growth by developing relationships with new retail partners and expanding existing accounts to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, lead generation, cold calling, product presentations, negotiations, closing sales, and account management.
• Establish yourself as a trusted consultant by maintaining expert product knowledge and providing solutions that address customer challenges.
• Develop and execute annual territory business plans, including sales forecasts, budget management, and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Service, R&D, and other internal teams to share market intelligence and support customer success.
• Monitor and stay current on EPA and state regulatory requirements relevant to the territory.
• Represent Verdesian professionally in the marketplace and cultivate relationships that strengthen the company's reputation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Territory management

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager, Sales to support growth across South Dakota. The role focuses on expanding Verdesian''s retail partner network, driving sales of our full product portfolio, and serving as a trusted advisor to customers.

The ideal candidate combines strong agricultural sales experience with a passion for helping growers and retailers improve nutrient use efficiency and crop performance, while traveling throughout the territory.