Territory Sales Manager (Req 12216)

Southern States Cooperative, Inc.

West Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agricultural Crops, Agriculture, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Farm Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Meet Sales Quota, Operational Audit, Regional Sales, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Solution Sales, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
West Virginia
POSTED
6 days ago
Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!

How you will impact Southern States Cooperative:

Manages and develops sales relationships for a defined set of current and prospective customers within an assigned geographic territory. Daily field travel.  Performs on-farm sales consultations to review operational needs and provide solutions through the sale of various products, including: seed, fertilizer, crop protectants, feed, chemicals and farm and home products as well as all related services. Relies on agricultural industry expertise, detailed knowledge of SSC products and services, and interpersonal skills to develop strong customer relationships and achieve sales goals. 
  • Continuously perform independent on-site sales consultations for current and prospective customers. Depending upon geographic region, sales territories may encompass several counties. Manage sales calls and travel schedule to optimize customer engagement, facilitate efficient service, and achieve sales and performance targets. 
  • Effectively communicate with customers to understand their operations. Provide technical assistance and information regarding farm management and production best practices. Assist with identification of issues related to weeds, pests, and/or crops. Recommend products and services that best support the customer's operational needs. 
What you need to succeed: 

Education: Bachelor's Degree, will consider other education with related sales/agriculture experience

Experience: Requires 5+ years of agronomic on-site sales experience. Requires knowledge of seed, fertilizer, crop protectant, feed products and services, as well as best practices related to farming and crop production. Previous Southern States work experience strongly preferred.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Paid Time Office
  • Vacation Buy-Back
  • Company Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Legal Services
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Merchandise Discounts
  • Wellness Program
  • Volunteer Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program  

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.

About the Company

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Southern States Cooperative, Inc.

Southern States is the place for those who do. For almost a century, we have consistently provided expert products, services and advice to people who aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty.

Today, our mission is to be the best at giving you the tools you need to get the job done right- whether you're running a large commercial farm, tending a backyard garden or just trying to keep your yard looking green and lush. We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of services and growing solutions for farms and around the home.

By creating lifelong relationships with those who share a mutual love of the land, we can ensure the success of our customers through the level of service and solutions we provide them.

At Southern States, we are proud to be one of the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperatives - a place for those who do.

Our employees enjoy a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time off, paid disability and life insurance, 401k savings plan, educational assistance and more. Come join us. For more information on Southern States, please visit our website at www.southernstates.com.

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1923
WEBSITE
https://www.southernstates.com