Sales Development Manager

Land O'Lakes; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company is seeking a strategic sales manager to manage and grow business within Ohio. The role offers remote work flexibility, an attractive salary with performance bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement in a recognized top workplace. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in sales within the agricultural industry, along with exceptional communication and coaching abilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career advancement

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 3 years of industry or direct sales experience, or 7 years of successful work experience.
• Strong understanding of business drivers and profitable growth.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for farm-gate calls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow business through strategic communication.
• Coach and train top retail sellers on products and services.
• Utilize CRM to record account details and manage projects.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Presentation

Technical expertise in agriculture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business-related field

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Job description

Employer Industry: Agricultural Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range: $79,200 - $118,800, with a target bonus of $20,000
- Opportunity for career advancement within a Fortune 250 organization
- Remote work flexibility, with the ability to work from home within Ohio
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) options
- Recognized as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn
- Chance to contribute to innovative agricultural solutions and initiatives

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Manage and grow business through strategic communication with assigned retail sellers and internal teams
- Coach and train top retail sellers on products, programs, and services to influence grower decisions
- Execute strategic plans in partnership with retail sellers, monitoring progress and results
- Communicate the total acre value proposition and support retail sellers in key meetings
- Utilize CRM software to record account details and manage projects effectively

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business-related field plus 3 years of industry or direct sales experience, or 7 years of successful work experience in the field
- Strong understanding of business drivers and their relationship to profitable growth
- Exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills
- Proven ability to coach and mentor, leading change effectively
- Technical expertise in agriculture products and experience with CRM software (Salesforce)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in a sales role within the agricultural industry
- Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools such as Teams and Zoom
- Demonstrated agility in adapting to change and managing productivity in fast-paced environments
- Ability to travel up to 50% for farm-gate calls, including evenings and weekends

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