NAS District Sales Manager - Remote (Missouri)

at  WilburEllis

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Deep working knowledge of local crops and market practices
• Provides clear direction and can motivate individuals and teams
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in working with MS Office Suite

DO YOU HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN AGRICULTURAL SALES SELLING SEED, FERTILIZER, OR CHEMICALS? CAN YOU WORK INDEPENDENTLY TO GROW SALES? ARE YOU CUSTOMER-FOCUSED WITH A SENSE OF ACCOUNTABILITY TO CUSTOMER NEEDS? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS, AND YOU HAVE EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, THIS MAY BE THE JOB FOR YOU!

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The District Sales Manager is responsible for carrying out all sales and marketing activities in a specified geographical territory to maintain, develop, and grow the overall sales volume in that territory in a manner that maximizes profitability.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY DELIVERABLES INCLUDE:

• Plan and organize sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business goals
• Plan and develop dealer/distributor network in specified territory according to the agreed market development strategy
• Motivate dealers and distributors to promote a portfolio of products and services
• Educate growers, dealers & distributors on new products
• Conduct direct farm visits to growers to promote and sell a portfolio of products
• Conduct direct visits to dealers and distributors to assist in selling a portfolio of products
• Sell and service equipment related to the application of fertilizer products
• Install and help to install equipment related to the application of fertilizer products
• Sell storage tanks as related to the storage of fertilizer products
• Deliver fertilizer, parts & equipment, and storage tanks to dealers and farmers as required
• Conduct grower meetings to promote the use of products
• Attend farm shows to promote the use of products and services
• Locate and develop test plot locations as they relate to the research & development program
• Manage and collect accounts receivable as required to keep receivables current
• Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time