Territory Sales Representative - AMVAC at AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Persuasion, Influence, Communication, Reporting, Presentation Skills, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Industry

Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Territory Sales Representative – Great Plains Region, State of Minnesota AMVAC has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Sales Representative (TSR) in the Great Plains Region. In this role, the TSR will represent our diverse portfolio of agricultural products and will manage product sales and service activities to achieve budgeted sales and profit objectives within their geographic area of Minnesota. The ideal candidate lives in the territory and has established relationships with the local retailers, distributors, consultants and growers. The Territory Sales Rep focuses on their customers (distributors, retailers, agricultural consultants, and key growers) to accomplish territory objectives, maximize organic growth and develop new markets. AMVAC, an American Vanguard company was founded in 1969 and is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. Our tried-and-true crop protection brands encompass a wide and growing range of chemistries to control insects, weeds, and diseases in agriculture. American Vanguard operates in 19 countries and has over 1,000 product registrations in 56 nations worldwide and publicly traded (NYSE: AVD). Key Responsibilities: * Manage territory customer accounts; establish and maintain regular contact with customers and key influencers to obtain product performance feedback and develop markets segments by brand * Develop annual territory business objectives that support the regional and national strategies * Provide Key account planning for target customers that can deliver sales volumes by brand and profit objectives * Responsible for managing annual territory expense budgets that could include such items as promotional items, travel, and entertainment * Prepare and deliver monthly reports regarding customer, product and competitive information along with verbal updates on key activities with your manager * Create and deliver internal and external sales presentations; prepare presentation materials, including handouts and graphics * Work closely with immediate supervisor and product management to identify suitable marketing & promotional programs obtaining buy‐in and approval on territory business plans * Travel: Approximately 60‐70% of time on the job. Company vehicle (truck) provided. Skills & Qualifications: * Background - A strong background in the Agricultural Chemical or related Agriculture Industry is required. * Experience - 3+ years sales experience with proven history of achieving / exceeding goals. * Customer Orientation ‐ Determines and fulfills customer needs and expectations. * Proven Selling Skills ‐ Responds to consumer needs and wants through planned, personalized verbal and written communications to influence purchase decisions and ensure satisfaction. * Strong Business Acumen ‐ Understands and applies business knowledge to maintain and advance organizational effectiveness; comfortable with risk; accepts individual responsibility and accountability. * Integrity – Widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual who can maintain confidentiality. * Initiative ‐ Recognizes what needs to be done, acts and accomplishes results as the situation demands. * Persuasion ‐ Ability to persuade others in a positive & professional manner; builds consensus through give and take. * Influence ‐ Able to influence others to adopt an action by using data, facts, logic and credible personal presence for territory effectiveness. * Computer skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and digital sales reporting tools. * Requirements - Must be able to pass a background check and other tests as required. Education Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree required. Focus in Agricultural Science or Agribusiness preferred. AMERICAN VANGUARD Offers: As an employee of AMVAC, your health, safety and well-being are important to us. Our compensation includes exceptional benefits for you and your family. * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and their families * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching * Health Savings Accounts (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount * Company Vehicle provided for this position We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Territory Sales Representative will manage customer accounts, establish contact with key influencers, and develop market segments to achieve budgeted sales and profit objectives within the assigned geographic area of Minnesota. This includes developing annual business objectives, planning for key accounts, managing expense budgets, and preparing regular reports and presentations.