[Hiring] Crop Protection Area Sales Manager @GROWMARK, Inc.

Role Description

Assists with the implementation and communication of Crop Protection marketing plans, educate crop protection customers on the generic offerings, coordinate with customers the GROWMARK Crop Protection private label offerings in addition to the proprietary adjuvant brand. Assist with training around Crop Protection products and tools at the retail level while achieving budgeted growth and profitability.

• Assist with developing and implementing Crop Protection’s long-term and annual marketing plans/strategies.
• Communicate the overall crop protection branded, generic and specialty product message across all core and expanded territories.
• Support the promotion of GROWMARK Crop Protection products and services consistent with business plans.
• Responsible for developing and implementing marketing inputs into annual sales and gross margin projections.
• Develop and communicate the generic crop protection product offerings and proprietary adjuvant brand.
• Identify and develop new opportunities while working with the FS Member.
• Maintain relationships at the local level with vendors and implement vendor marketing programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of all Crop Protection, Adjuvant training and support needs.
• Initiate sales calls with FS Members while building relationships to assist in promoting crop protection brands.
• Serve as a contact person for all sales, information, and operational needs of the FS member and prospects.

Requirements

• Normally requires a college degree in business, marketing, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years or more of marketing leadership experience (preferably in the Crop Protection Industry).
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a United States Passport.
• Willingness to participate in required training related to the position.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension for long-term financial well-being.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for overall well-being.