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05/24/2016
Wholesale Account Manager
CHS Member - West Central Distribution - Eastern Iowa
CHS Aligned Solutions is working with West Central Distribution to hire a Wholesale Account Manager for the Eastern half of Iowa and surrounding area.
This will be an opportunity for career growth and success for a well-networked agronomy specialist who is motivated to grow volume and develop exceptional partnerships with Ag Retail Accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth through partnered Ag retailers, both new and existing in assigned territory.
- Develop, implement and execute sales growth in crop protection, seed, fertilizer and precision agricultural marketing programs.
- Follow sales processes to increase market share and sustainable revenue growth.
- Meet monthly, quarterly, annual sales budget and grower accountability.
- Implement practical agronomic insight that brings value through effective management of side by side field plots, grower test plots, and all associated product positioning and demonstrations.
- Effectively communicate benefits and offer recommendations to partnered Ag Retailers for all commercial seed, crop protection products, fertilizers and precision services.
- Coordinate effectively with internal business partners and vendors/suppliers to maintain current and correct programs and pricing.
- Must reside and maintain a home office in the assigned sales territory.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or Agronomy/Agricultural sales-related program with a minimum of 10 years agronomy sales experience; or 4 year degree or Agronomy/Agriculture sales-related program with a minimum of 5 years agronomy sales experience.
- Proven history of developing and implementing sales marketing plans to increase business.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to do a sales presentation.
- Must have a strong agronomy background and agricultural experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record.
- Ability to travel independently with occasional overnight stays.
Additional Details:
The CHS team is looking quickly to add a new team member in this role. All interested applicants must apply online. This is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits. Questions can be directed to Dani Heeren at Danielle.heeren@chsinc.com
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