Establish productive, professional relationships with customers to ensure long-term success.
Create business development opportunities through existing relationships or by tapping into previously untouched markets.
Identification and development of new sales opportunities including preparation of sales proposals, contracts, and other documents.
Act as the centralized point of contact for all matters specific to your accounts
Use agriculture knowledge to assess future account needs and to provide feedback and input, as requested, to R&D on current and future pipeline projects
Work closely with the Product Management team to prioritize the accounts business expansion
Align account forecast with manufacturing S&OP process
Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Continuous accountability for the status of all sales prospects.
Timely communicate to Elemental Enzymes leadership regarding opportunities, obstacles, and needs identified in product differentiation and selling process.
Efficient management of sales-related expenses in accordance with Company guidelines.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, economics or related field
Minimum of 10 years of Sales/Management/Marketing experience in the agricultural Industry
Strong understanding of crop development and the use of products to enhance production
Proven Track record in Strategic Decision Making
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Negotiation skills as it relates to contract expansions and addendums
Team-focused attitude and willingness to collaborate with peers, product management, and other key internal stakeholders
Ability to use technology and analysis tools (Excel, Outlook, web, databases)
Benefits
401K with match
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales managementbusiness developmentsales proposalscontract negotiationcrop developmentstrategic decision making