Account Manager (Sales) - Northern Indiana at Verdesian Life Sciences
Indiana, United States
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Account Manager, Sales - Northern Indiana
The ideal candidate for this position will reside in Indianapolis, IN. The Account Manager will be responsible for prospecting, acquiring, and building Verdesian’s base of retailers within an assigned territory selling nutritional and polymer products, including servicing and training potential/newly acquired retailers on product benefits and usage. Sales efforts to be supported by strategic marketing plans and product trainings.
Essential 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 retailer 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
Lead participation of Verdesian efforts in local trade shows and events
Populate customer relationship management (CRM) tool on weekly basis
Other Account Manager duties not listed above as required
Criteria:
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
Experience in lead generation and qualification a plus
Strong understanding of biological technologies as related to agriculture a plus
Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.
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