[Hiring] Professional Turf Account Manager @dlfseedsas

Role Description

The Professional Turf Account Manager strives to develop and maintain strong business relationships with current and potential customers through sales calls, face-to-face meetings, and associated travel throughout the United States. The Professional Turf Manager is strongly motivated with a positive attitude. This position works directly with customers, providing a high level of service and product information. Participation in trade shows and other related activities in a professional manner will be part of the job, while striving to make new relationships with potential customers. The position requires collaboration in developing a sales and marketing program that includes advertising, promotions, new initiatives, and sales calls in a professional manner. The Professional Turf Specialist is a driven, reliable, honest, friendly individual who will be an asset to our company and sales team. Collaboration with others and ability to provide input for continuous improvement is key.

• Maintain relationships with existing customers/key accounts through regular visits across the United States.
• Visit potential new customers to promote products.
• Develop brand marketing programs for individual customers.
• Staff trade exhibitions and customer field days as needed.
• Assist in implementation of company marketing plans including the strategic plan.
• Participate with sales management and grower services staff to develop shipping requirements for seasonal demands.
• Develop sales budgets each year, and update with new forecast numbers as needed with the sales manager.
• Coordinate with our R&D and Product Management departments to plan for future varieties specific to customer needs.
• Participate in development of new product needs and understand future customer needs (program or standard).

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher.
• Knowledge and experience in the seed industry or allied industries.
• 3+ years of similar experience in increasingly responsible roles.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
• Personal, positive, yet competitive personality.
• Self-directed, performance-driven personality, with a team player mentality.
• Willingness to travel as needed (30-40%).
• Comfort with new software and technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or higher (preferred).
• Agronomy or Turfgrass Management degree (preferred).
• 5+ years of quality green industry sales experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Base salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Bonus available.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days.