Territory Growth Account Manager - Ag Sales

Verdesian Life Sciences; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will identify and develop new business opportunities, manage existing relationships, provide product education, and execute strategic territory plans designed to achieve revenue and profitability goals.

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 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

CRM experience

Territory planning

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

You will identify and develop new business opportunities, manage existing relationships, provide product education, and execute strategic territory plans designed to achieve revenue and profitability goals.