[Hiring] Territory Account Manager @Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of America

Role Description

The purpose of this position is to sell or promote sales of agricultural/chemical and specialty products in the Iowa territory. Provides technical services, and advises on the use, properties, and modifications of products. Services accounts, diagnosing and solving customer problems.

• Covers multiple markets in large geographic territory.
• Interact with peers as knowledgeable sales team member. May lead a sales team.
• Act as an Account Manager for multi-territory Regional District. Coordinate Regional Distributor business with peers.
• Provide market intelligence and advice to manager, marketing, and other departments in Valent USA.
• Provide knowledge and input to help develop marketing programs.
• Provide leadership and support an atmosphere for high productivity to other employees beyond territory.
• Provide broad knowledge and experience as an expert to other functional groups and manager.
• Develops demonstration plots for key territory products to showcase the efficacy and crop safety compared to standard treatments. Utilize plot work internally and externally for large scale meetings, small twilight tours and field signage opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically, a BA/BS, MBA or equivalent, with 15+ years of related experience.
• Acceptable DMV report.

Requirements

• Physical Demands include constant walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; also frequent lifting and carrying of up to 75 lbs., occasional sitting and lifting and carrying of up to 100+ lbs.
• Travel by air or car up to 75% of the time and will be required to drive safely for long distances.
• Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around moving cars, trucks, forklifts, equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse; uneven ground; excessive noise; extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness; dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; venomous insects and animals, heights; operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement; use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• May be required to work outdoors in an agricultural crop field, assist in putting out demonstration plots, wear respirator and other personal protection equipment.

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans.
• 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus.
• Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions.
• Financial assistance programs to support your goals.
• Life and disability insurance for added security.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
• Flexible work arrangements available.