Remote Agriculture Account Manager - Territory Growth

Verdesian Asia; Minnesota; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager, Sales to support growth across Central MN. You will expand the retail partner network, drive sales of the full product portfolio, and serve as a trusted advisor to growers and retailers.

The role requires at least 5 years of professional sales experience in agriculture, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage territory plans and budgets. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional sales experience within the agriculture industry.
• Proven success in a business-to-business sales environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage territory plans, sales forecasts, and budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel extensively throughout the territory.

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.
• Utilize lead generation programs, research trials, and demonstration opportunities to build market awareness and customer engagement.
• Organize and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly sales activities to achieve territory goals.
• Work collaboratively 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Territory planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking an Account Manager, Sales to support growth across Central MN. You will expand the retail partner network, drive sales of the full product portfolio, and serve as a trusted advisor to growers and retailers.

The role requires at least 5 years of professional sales experience in agriculture, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage territory plans and budgets. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.