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Verdesian Life Sciences · 1 day ago

Account Manager - GA & AL

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking a remote Account Manager to grow their retail customer base in Georgia and Alabama. This role involves identifying and onboarding new retail partners, providing product training, and developing annual business plans to achieve sales targets.

BiotechnologyFood ProcessingLife ScienceNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive business growth in assigned region calling on and building business with new retailers, establishing a recurring book of business, to achieve territory revenue and profit targets

Own the entire sales cycle from cold calling and initial retailer engagement to selling products and managing the retailer

Maintain a high level of product knowledge & develop strong relationships to become a consultant with prospective/acquired retailers overcoming market challenges and positioning the value of Verdesian products

Develop business plans to strategically target retailers in assigned territory forecasting future sales and budgets

Leverage and execute lead generation campaigns and research trials as appropriate

Structure weekly/monthly sales efforts to achieve business plans and territory target

Anticipate retailers and territory needs regularly engaging marketing, customer service, and other departments to share market trends and prepare for future territory growth

Understand and deploy a working knowledge of EPA and state regulations

Facilitate business relationships contributing to public relations

Other Account Manager duties not listed above as required

Qualification

Sales experience in AgricultureProduct knowledgeLead generationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsRegulationsCRM systemsBiological technologiesTime managementRelationship buildingPresentation skills

Required

Interest & belief in the importance of nutrient use efficiency

Minimum work experience of 5 years full-time exempt sales experience in Agriculture industry

Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills

Proven ability to develop deep working relationships

Ability to clearly articulate key product benefits and selling points based on retailer needs

Proven persuasion and negotiation skills

Effective time management and organization skills to succeed in fast-paced environment

Proven track record in business-to-business sales environment

Ability to work with and establish rapport with Chemical Fertilizer Dealership Staff, Certified Crop Advisors, and Independent Crop Consultants

Ability to interface and engage with academic arenas

Efficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) & CRM systems

Maintain a clean driving record with ability to travel long distances

Preferred

Experience selling inoculants, fertilizer enhancers, and/or micronutrients a plus

Preferred education of BA or BS degree in Agriculture related field

Experience in lead generation and qualification a plus

Strong understanding of biological technologies as related to agriculture a plus

Company

Verdesian Life Sciences

Nutritional Catalysts, Seed Inoculants/Treatments and Plant Health Technologies

Founded in 2012

Cary, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees

http://vlsci.com

H1B Sponsorship

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