WilburEllis

Fertilizer Territory Account Mgr II - Grand Forks, ND

WilburEllis$70K — $94K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in agriculture or related industries
  • Successful track record with customer relationship management
  • Proficient in developing and executing business plans
  • Strong knowledge of agricultural production and crop inputs
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to analyze and create customer value solutions
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow customer relationships in a designated territory
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Create and implement annual sales strategies and business plans
  • Conduct regular visits to understand customer needs and provide solutions
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer experience
  • Prepare sales forecasts and maintain customer records
  • Negotiate pricing and sales agreements abiding by guidelines
  • Monitor market trends and competitive activities

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
  • Vacation, holidays, and health benefits including dental and vision
  • Mental health support included
  • Retirement plan participation with employer contribution of up to 7%
  • Access to resources for employee benefits and wellness
Full Job Description

Role Overview:

The Territory Account Manager II is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships within an assigned territory while driving profitable sales growth. This position works closely with growers, retailers, dealers, alliance partners, and internal stakeholders to identify customer needs, provide agronomic and business solutions, and achieve territory sales objectives. The Territory Account Manager II develops territory plans, executes sales strategies, and serves as a trusted advisor to customers by delivering value-added products, services, and technical support.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

  • Develop and grow customer relationships within an assigned sales territory
  • Identify new business opportunities and implement strategies to increase market share and profitability
  • Create and execute annual territory business plans and sales objectives
  • Conduct regular customer visits to understand operational needs and provide recommendations
  • Collaborate with operations, logistics, agronomy, and customer service teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience
  • Prepare sales forecasts and maintain accurate pipeline and customer records
  • Negotiate pricing and sales agreements within established guidelines
  • Monitor market conditions, customer trends, and competitive activity within the territory
  • Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and community functions
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards

 

What You Bring to the Role:

  • 5+ years of sales, agriculture, agronomy, crop input, wholesale, distribution, or related industry experience
  • Demonstrated success managing customer relationships and achieving sales targets
  • Experience developing business plans and executing growth strategies
  • Strong understanding of agricultural production practices, crop inputs, or related products and services
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to analyze business opportunities and develop solutions that create value for customers
  • Proficiency using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, or related field preferred

 

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:

  • Utilize CRM platforms, forecasting tools, and sales analytics to manage territory activities and support business planning
  • Leverage Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and collaboration technologies to communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Use data and business insights to identify opportunities, monitor performance, and drive territory growth
  • Embrace emerging technologies including Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, and workflow automation tools to improve productivity and customer engagement

 

What Makes You a Great Fit:

  • You have a proven track record of building strong customer relationships
  • You are self-motivated and capable of managing priorities across a large territory
  • You are skilled at identifying opportunities and developing practical solutions
  • You communicate effectively with customers and cross-functional partners
  • You are adaptable and thrive in a changing business environment
  • You demonstrate sound business judgment and a results-oriented mindset

Compensation and Benefits:  

  • In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $70,600 - $94,080. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.   
  • This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/ 

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

About WilburEllis

Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients. The company was founded in 1921 and has grown to become a global leader in the industry. Wilbur-Ellis operates in over 20 countries and has over 4000 employees. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to help customers succeed in the agricultural industry. Wilbur-Ellis is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about WilburEllis
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$3 billion
NASDAQ

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