Territory Sales Representative - AMVAC CROP- LA, MS

AMVAC U.S.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan 401k

HSA/FSA

ESPP

Company vehicle

Job summary

AMVAC U.S. Crop group seeks a Territory Sales Representative to cover Louisiana, Mississippi, and Northern Alabama.

You will manage product sales, service activities, and build retailer, distributor, consultant, and grower relationships to achieve sales and profit objectives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of agricultural sales experience, a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Science or Agribusiness, and proven selling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or Agribusiness preferred.
• 5+ years of sales experience with a proven track record.
• Strong customer orientation and relationship-building skills.
• Proven selling skills to influence purchase decisions.
• Strong business acumen and accountability.
• Integrity.
• Initiative.
• Persuasion and influencing abilities with data-driven approach.
• Ability to leverage Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must pass background checks and tests as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage territory accounts and build relationships with retailers, distributors, consultants, and growers.
• Develop annual territory objectives aligned with regional strategies.
• Provide key account planning to meet sales and profit goals.
• Manage annual budget for promotional items, travel, and entertainment.
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports on customers, products, and competition.
• Create internal and external sales presentations and materials.
• Collaborate with product management on marketing programs.
• Travel 60–70% with company vehicle provided.

Skills

Agricultural background

Sales experience 5+ years

Customer orientation

Selling skills

Business acumen

Integrity

Initiative

Persuasion

Influence

Computer skills (Excel/Word/Outlook/PP

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or Agribusiness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

AMVAC's Crop group has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Sales Representative (TSR) in the states of Louisiana, Mississippi & Northern Alabama. In this role, the TSR will represent our diverse portfolio of agricultural products and will manage product sales and service activities to achieve budgeted sales and profit objectives within their geographic area of Nebraska. The ideal candidate lives in the territory and has established relationships with the local retailers, distributors, consultants and growers. The Territory Sales Rep focuses on their customers (distributors, retailers, agricultural consultants, and key growers) to accomplish territory objectives, maximize organic growth and develop new markets.

AMVAC, an American Vanguard company was founded in 1969 and is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. Our tried-and-true crop protection brands encompass a wide and growing range of chemistries to control insects, weeds, and diseases in agriculture. American Vanguard operates in 19 countries and has over 1,000 product registrations in 56 nations worldwide and publicly traded (NYSE: AVD).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage territory customer accounts; establish and maintain regular contact with customers and key influencers to obtain product performance feedback and develop markets segments by brand
• Develop annual territory business objectives that support the regional and national strategies
• Provide Key account planning for target customers that can deliver sales volumes by brand and profit objectives
• Responsible for managing annual territory expense budgets that could include such items as promotional items, travel, and entertainment
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports regarding customer, product and competitive information along with verbal updates on key activities with your manager
• Create and deliver internal and external sales presentations; prepare presentation materials, including handouts and graphics
• Work closely with immediate supervisor and product management to identify suitable marketing & promotional programs obtaining buy-in and approval on territory business plans
• Travel: Approximately 60‑70% of time on the job. Company vehicle (truck) provided.

Skills & Qualifications

• Background - A strong background in the Agricultural Chemical or related Agriculture Industry is required.
• Experience - 5+ years sales experience with proven history of achieving / exceeding goals.
• Customer Orientation ‑ Determines and fulfills customer needs and expectations.
• Proven Selling Skills ‑ Responds to consumer needs and wants through planned, personalized verbal and written communications to influence purchase decisions and ensure satisfaction.
• Strong Business Acumen ‑ Understands and applies business knowledge to maintain and advance organizational effectiveness; comfortable with risk; accepts individual responsibility and accountability.
• Integrity – Widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual who can maintain confidentiality.
• Initiative ‐ Recognizes what needs to be done, acts and accomplishes results as the situation demands.
• Persuasion ‑ Ability to persuade others in a positive & professional manner; builds consensus through give and take.
• Influence ‑ Able to influence others to adopt an action by using data, facts, logic and credible personal presence for territory effectiveness.
• Computer skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and digital sales reporting tools.
• Requirements - Must be able to pass a background check and other tests as required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Focus in Agricultural Science or Agribusiness preferred.

AMERICAN VANGUARD Offers

As an employee of AMVAC, your health, safety and well-being are important to us. Our compensation includes exceptional benefits for you and your family.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount
• Company Vehicle provided for this position

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.