DLF North America · 8 hours ago
Professional Forage Account Manager, Northeast US
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDLF North America is a leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds, and they are seeking a Professional Forage Account Manager. The role involves selling forage and turf seeds to distributors and retailers, developing customer relationships, and collaborating on marketing and sales initiatives.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with existing key accounts through regular visits across the United States
Visit potential new customers to promote products and understand opportunities for growth within the territory
Develop brand marketing programs for individual customers, specifically around key proprietary varieties
Participate with team members at trade exhibitions and customer field days as needed
Collaborate with sales management, operations, and grower services staff to develop shipping requirements for seasonal demands
Develop annual sales budgets and update with new forecast numbers as needed with the sales manager
Alongside the Forage Sales Manager, coordinate with our R&D Department & Product Management teams to plan for future varieties specific to customer needs
Qualification
Required
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 quotas
Personal, positive, yet competitive personality
Self-directed, performance-driven personality, with a team player mentality
Willingness to travel as needed (20-30%)
Comfort with new software and technology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or higher
5+ years of quality sales experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
Bonus available
Retirement savings plan with company contribution
Paid holidays
Vacation
Personal days
Company
DLF North America
Successful businesses need talented and dedicated staff.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase