Sales Representative Crop Inputs, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois, United States .
full-time . October 31, 2024

Description

Who we are

AGT Soileos is on a mission to support the transition to sustainability in agriculture with Soileos, a novel micronutrient biofertilizer that increases crop yields, improves soil health, is non-polluting and climate positive. For our US sales team, we are looking for a Sales Representative who can accelerate our growth, work with our retailer partners and growers.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Sales Director, the Sales Representative Crop Inputs will identify and integrate new business opportunities in Illinois. This role will develop new and maintain existing distributor and retail partnerships, lead the team and achieve sales targets for the current and expanding portfolio.

Responsibilities and Duties

Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
Identifying growth opportunities, market trends, and emerging sales channels to drive business expansion.
Leading negotiations for major accounts, contracts, and partnership agreements to drive revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction.
Analyzing market data, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to develop effective sales strategies and tactics.
Identifying and prioritizing target market segments, industries, and geographic regions for sales expansion and penetration.
Collaborating with marketing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with product offerings and market positioning.
Conducting regular sales reviews and performance analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for optimization.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in a related field.
You have at least five (5) years’ experience in sales leadership roles; focus in Agribusiness preferred.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets across large territories.
Strong knowledge of the agricultural industry and farming practices throughout the Midwest.
You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
You show initiative and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
You can successfully juggle multiple tasks and have outstanding time management skills
You are accountable, reliable, punctual, and resilient, with an unwavering work ethic
You understand the value of collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve problems and achieve a common goal.

The salary for this role is between $55,000-$65,000 USD annually and is eligible for a commission of up to 30% of base.

Lucent Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer unequivocally committed to hiring diverse talent. We welcome all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for this role to apply and will provide accommodations as requested.

Compensation

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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