GROWMARK, Inc.

Agronomy Sales Manager - AgVantage FS - Mechanicsville, IA

GROWMARK, Inc.$70K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related area (or equivalent)
  • 6+ years of business-related work experience
  • Advanced marketing and sales leadership skills
  • Strong supervisory skills and ability to build a customer base
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Ability to travel independently and overnight
  • Understanding of GROWMARK energy division products preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans
  • Ensure profitable sales growth through targeted marketing and competitive analysis
  • Implement sales administration plans including training and coaching
  • Develop annual sales goals in alignment with organizational objectives
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies
  • Recruit, train, and develop quality personnel
  • Assist in forecasting sales volumes and expenses

Benefits

  • Fully Funded Pension
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Identity Protection
  • Volunteer Day (Canada only)
Full Job Description
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Assists with the development and implementation of marketing plans, generating profitability, and maximizing organic growth through key marketing activities.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

Supervises, leads, and develops the assigned Crop Specialists and Crop Associates personnel to successfully grow the company's business by providing leadership, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and actively maintaining performance management standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans within assigned territory.

Ensures profitable sales growth of assigned territory through target marketing, competitive analysis, risk management, and continual management and evaluation of assigned sales team.

Develops and implements an effective sales administration plan that includes setting expectations, training, regular in-field coaching, measuring results, and follow-up.

Develops annual sales goals and key objectives that align with organizational goals and objectives through collaboration with assigned sales team, oversees implementation and is responsible for outcome.

Responsible for ensuring assigned sales team comply with government regulatory requirements, safety standards and company policies and procedures.

Responsible for ensuring company credit policies and procedures are followed within assigned sales team.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Recruits, selects, and retains quality personnel. Trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines

employees to develop individual talents.

Conducts and assists with training and informational meetings.

Assists with the development of the company budget by forecasting sales volumes, projected margins

and expense items.

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related area or the equivalent thereof, and 6 years or more of business related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate advanced marketing skills and sales leadership, supervisory skills, generate profitable sales, build a repeat customer base, and gain market share.

Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and have the ability to travel independently and overnight.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Prefer an understanding of GROWMARK energy division products and services.

Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable professional certifications associated with the agronomy industry (CCA).

Occasionally exposed or required to:
  • Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
  • Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
  • May be required to work at varying heights
  • Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being-from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:
  • Fully Funded Pension*
  • 401(k) & Employer Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • HSA & Employer Contributions
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:
  • DC Pension Plan
  • RRSP
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Volunteer Day

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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About GROWMARK, Inc.

GROWMARK, Inc. is a regional agricultural supply cooperative operating in more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK provides agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
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