Territory Turf & Ornamental Sales Pro

Gowan Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowan Company seeks a dynamic Turf and Ornamental Territory Sales Representative to drive growth in the AR, IA, IL, LA, KS, MO, MN, NE, ND, OK, PR, SD, TX, WI region. You will own the territory’s P&L, build distributor and grower relationships, and coordinate with internal teams on forecasting and logistics.

The role demands a self-starter with high energy, strong communication, and a proven track record in agriculture-related sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of professional experience in an agriculture-related organization.
• Familiarity with turf and ornamental products, prior distributor or channel sales experience

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth, manage territory budget, and coordinate with internal teams on forecasting, warehousing, and logistics.
• Cultivate strong ties with distributors, field reps, key growers, university researchers, consultants, and industry groups to influence market strategy.
• Represent regional needs within the company, align Gowan’s resources to local opportunities, and champion new product ideas for the region and company.
• Develop 2–3-year business plans, identify priority products, and work closely with Field Development Reps to outline trial needs for portfolio and territory.
• Strengthen Gowan’s reputation through market intelligence and a visible commitment to agriculture in the region.
• Serve as a champion for issues important to the turf and ornamental industry. Take an active role in industry associations that support our products and customers.

Skills

Territory sales

Relationship building

Forecasting

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gowan Company seeks a dynamic Turf and Ornamental Territory Sales Representative to drive growth in the AR, IA, IL, LA, KS, MO, MN, NE, ND, OK, PR, SD, TX, WI region. You will own the territory’s P&L, build distributor and grower relationships, and coordinate with internal teams on forecasting and logistics.

The role demands a self-starter with high energy, strong communication, and a proven track record in agriculture-related sales.