Remote Turf Account Manager – Midwest

DLF - BV; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus program

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

DLF North America is seeking a Professional Turf Account Manager to develop and maintain strong business relationships with current and potential customers across the United States. This is a remote position, and the successful applicant must live within this territory.

The role involves regular sales calls, face-to-face meetings, and travel across the US, including trade shows and field days. You will collaborate with R&D and Product Management to plan future varieties and marketing

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher.
• Knowledge and experience in the seed industry or allied industries.
• 3+ years of similar experience in increasingly responsible roles.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
• Self-directed, performance-driven personality, with a team player mentality.
• Willingness to travel as needed (30-40%).
• Comfort with new software and technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing customers/key accounts through regular visits across the United States.
• Visit potential new customers to promote products.
• Develop brand marketing programs for individual customers.
• Staff trade exhibitions and customer field days as needed.
• Assist in implementation of company marketing plans including the strategic plan.
• Participate with sales management and grower services staff to develop shipping requirements for seasonal demands.
• Develop sales budgets each year, and update with new forecast numbers as needed with the sales manager.
• Coordinate with our R&D and Product Management departments to plan for future varieties specific to customer needs.
• Participate in development of new product needs and understand future customer needs (program or standard).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Sales targets

Self-directed

Team player

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DLF North America is seeking a Professional Turf Account Manager to develop and maintain strong business relationships with current and potential customers across the United States. This is a remote position, and the successful applicant must live within this territory.

The role involves regular sales calls, face-to-face meetings, and travel across the US, including trade shows and field days. You will collaborate with R&D and Product Management to plan future varieties and marketing