Strategic Agriculture Account Manager

Verdesian Brand; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences seeks a driven Account Manager, Sales to grow our South Dakota retail partner network and drive sales across our full product portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor to growers and retailers, shaping territory plans and collaborating with Marketing, R&D, and Customer Service to capture market opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years of agricultural sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel extensively within the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional sales experience in agriculture.
• Proven success in a business-to-business sales environment.
• 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 with 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.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship-building

MS Office

CRM systems

Driver's license

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor's in Agriculture

Bachelor's in Agronomy

Bachelor's in Crop Science

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Verdesian Life Sciences seeks a driven Account Manager, Sales to grow our South Dakota retail partner network and drive sales across our full product portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor to growers and retailers, shaping territory plans and collaborating with Marketing, R&D, and Customer Service to capture market opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years of agricultural sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel extensively within the