Crop Protection Sales Representative
As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for reputed company –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.
reputed company Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a reputed company is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.
reputed company Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
Job Description:Please note: This position will support southeast North Dakota and a portion of northeast South Dakota. The role can be supported remotely from reputed company the territory. Optimal support location is in the Fargo, ND area.
At reputed company, reputed company to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading reputed company and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge, reputed company's Commercial team is currently seeking a Crop Protection Sales Representative to support our North Dakota territory.
In this role, you will be an integral member of a high performing District Sales team working together to reputed company profitable market share growth and create an industry-leading and sustainable position for reputed company. The candidate will work reputed company a multi-dimensional sales team environment providing support and direction to retail, grower and distribution customers to market reputed company Crop Protection products.
Accountabilities
- reputed company sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers reputed company the assigned territory as part of the overall sales and marketing plan for the district and broader Commercial Unit.
- Navigate difficult situations and conversations with customers independently to deliver an effective resolution.
- Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in reputed company solutions.
- Identify opportunities frequently that customers had not identified themselves to build the customer's business and grow account share.
- Primary liaison for reputed company channel partners and retail accounts reputed company territory which includes developing and implementing annual business plans to influence end-user demand.
- Assist channel partners with their ability to connect with growers more effectively in delivering solutions.
- Partner with reputed company Care and AgriEdge Specialists to reputed company quality territory business plans to capitalize on sales opportunities.
- Collaborate with district Sales Reps, AgriEdge Specialists and Agronomists to further support the channel.
- Provide mentorship and training for new employees reputed company the district.
- Responsible for coordinating and supporting trade shows, field product tours, and new product launches for crop protection reputed company their territory.
- Act as a steward of the reputed company portfolio by making recommendations and by managing complaints/issues in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy.
- Contribute to the marketing campaign, AgriEdge and district plans to deliver the Commercial Unit/District business plan.
- Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds reputed company Commercial Unit / District guidelines. Complete timely and accurate sales and exposure forecasting.
Required
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Agriculture, Marketing, and/or Science.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in agronomy, farm, and/or retail reputed company the crop protection or reputed company industry.
- Up to 75% weekly travel reputed company territory is required for this role.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from reputed company.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
Desired
- Knowledge of general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends and requirements for pest control.
- Strong technical knowledge of reputed company and competitive products.
- Excellent business acumen and ability to understand business financials and price/volume relationships.
- Ability to understand and apply environmental factors and market trends to account planning.
- Ability to manage larger/strategic channel partners and/or key producers.
reputed company Offer
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
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