Territory Sales Manager

Ag 1 Source is working with a growing client who is well beyond start-up mode. These folks have great products and are growing because of that, strong financial standing and is seeking someone who can come in and grow their business in the focus area of North Alabama and the Northern half of Mississippi. We are seeking someone with sales experience, preferably working with Ag Retailers and Wholesalers, who has connections and a preexisting network who can leverage that to make things happen! Because of the nature of the products, we are also seeking someone who is accustomed to selling on value, not price, and who has a solid agronomic background, especially with fertility products, who understands and can be educative in their sales approach. This will report to a great sales manager who will do everything in his power to help you succeed.

What’s in it for you:

• Work remote from your home based in this territory.
• Working for a company with an established name but seeking more opportunities to grow with some of the larger players in the industry.
• Ability to work with retailers but also still have face to face time with growers through those ag retailers.
• Sell products that have proven results.
• Doors are open, we just need someone to lay the groundwork, use their connections and grow sales!

What you will be doing:

• There are preexisting relationships, we need someone who can take that and run with it!
• Focus on selling the value and efficiencies that these products can bring to the farmer/customer.
• Educate growers and dealers on the products, how and why they work.
• We need someone who enjoys a challenge, and likes to be paid for the growth they obtain.

A successful candidate for this Territory Sales Manager will possess the following:

• 5+ years of successful sales experience selling value added products.
• A strong network of Ag Retailer connections across the northern half of Alabama and Mississippi.
• Great communication skills, someone who is known for their follow-up and attention to details.
• Strong agronomic knowledge and passion. Not looking for a Masters or PhD, but someone who gets it and enjoys it.

Compensation: Will very much depend on the experience and network you bring, target would be for the above as outlined $90-$120K - very strong incentive on sales on top of this.

Benefits: Vehicle Allowance, benefits, 401K etc.

Desired Location: Must live in the territory for this role, so Northern half of Alabama and/or Mississippi preferred.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Territory Sales Manager job.