Agronomy Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Unless otherwise stated, responsibilities are for growers assigned to the Account Manager.
• Accountable for proficient knowledge of products (CPP, CN, Seed), services (Custom Application, TRAX), and technology (TRAX umbrella) offerings of Premier Ag.
• Accountable for sales of above products, services, and technology to assigned accounts, working toward maintaining a $6 million territory size of above product and service offerings.
• Accountable for overall grower relationship and satisfaction with Premier Ag.
• Plan and execute effective sales calls with growers in identified trade area
• Influence growers to utilize best agronomic practices for maximum economic yield.
• With your supervisor, develop personal goals for annual performance review sheet with specific and measurable goals/projections for both sales and professional development.
• Develop and communicate with your supervisor a comprehensive action plan for increasing sales within the region or territory.
• Provide information applicable to management to assist in product/market development strategies.
• Communicate service needs to local branches for accounts- taking into consideration delivery dates, service dates, customer expectation, and inventory levels for fulfillment.
• Assist management in implementing programs and strategies for selected products.
• Evaluate current and target accounts, setting specific goals within each account relative to CN, CPP, Seed, and Services.
• Communicate current and short-term plan of sales activities to supervisor via weekly summary report.
• Employee Benefits:
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Requirements

Key Skills/Attributes/Qualification

• Associates Degree or a minimum of 4 years agronomy sales experience. Exceptions may be granted to qualified applicants on basis of aptitude or other experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic).
• Proven ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees and management of all levels.
• Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work through financial concepts applicable to production agriculture.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to create and present informative product/program presentations.
• Working knowledge of crop production equipment, practices, and trends.
• Character traits of integrity, dependability, endurance, initiative, and enthusiasm.

Supervisor