Regional Sales Manager

A well-recognized seed company in the region is seeking a candidate to manage an established sales team and grow their business in New York and up into the Northeast. This leading corn, soybean, and alfalfa seed company is seeking a candidate who is ready to take the next step in their career by leading the sales team, helping with key accounts, and helping continue to develop business across this region.

In this role the Regional Sales Manager will:

• Grow the sales in the region by working closely with your team to set goals and implement strategies to hit them
• Grow your sales team by hiring, developing and leading your team to success
• Coach the sales team by helping with key account establishment and sales calls
• Work with salesman to identify ways your products and services can grow their profitability

Expectations for the Regional Sales Manager include:

• Hire, manage, and develop a sales team covering New York and the Northeast
• Teach the sales team the value of products and forecasting for future goals for sales
• Work with your team to develop the best programs and marketing strategies
• Build and manage key account relationships
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities as well as the ability to work in a team environment
• Keep on top of agronomic technologies and competitive products
• Ensure customer service and satisfaction
• Able to plan their day and execute the plan based on good business management skills

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Experience working for another seed company
• A desire to lead/coach a sales force
• Prior management experience is preferred, but someone with strong leadership skills and previous sales success would be considered

Compensation: The company will offer a competitive base salary, bonus, company vehicle, and other resources for success.

Benefits: The position includes a great benefits package that includes health, life, vision, and dental insurance, and 401k.

Location: Would prefer this role be home based in the Western half of New York State.

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Regional Sales Manager job.