National Sales Manager

National Sales Manager – Biologicals

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and drive sales success? This opportunity puts you at the helm of revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic innovation. As a Sales Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in setting goals, leading a dynamic team, and shaping the future of a company committed to delivering high-value biological crop inputs and solutions for an exciting product lineup that is currently sold in 35 states with demand for further expansion.

What’s in it for you:

• Creative Freedom: Opportunity to innovate and take initiative in a supportive environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), E.S.O.P., life insurance, and paid time off.
• Work-Life Balance: Family-oriented culture with a lively, intuitive atmosphere.
• Growth Opportunities: A chance to see the impact of your hard work firsthand while advancing your career.

This role will be responsible for:

• Strategic Planning: Developing annual business plans and contributing to long-term strategies.
• Sales Leadership: Managing and mentoring a high-performing sales team.
• National Account management: Personally oversee relationships with Winfield, CHS, and Simplot.
• Brand Development: Expanding the brand presence and driving regional marketing initiatives.
• Budget Oversight: Tracking and managing department budgets effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Building relationships across departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Expectations will include:

• Goal Achievement: Setting and meeting measurable sales targets.
• Team Development: Leading training and coaching sessions to strengthen the team.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring tasks are performed safely and in compliance with procedures.
• Market Engagement: Fostering partner relationships and community connections.
• Vision Alignment: Embodying and promoting core values: integrity, innovation, proven solutions, and ROI commitment.

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sales team management.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2 years directing and coaching a sales team.
• Proven Track Record: Success in achieving sales goals and inspiring teams.
• Passion for Growth: Dedication to developing and mentoring others.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time, including nights and weekends.
• Technical Proficiency: Valid driver’s license and familiarity with digital tools (company-provided equipment included).

Compensation: The compensation for this role will be a base salary of 135,000 to 150,000, with additional incentives and ESOP opportunity.

Benefits: The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k), E.S.O.P., life insurance, and paid time off.

Desired Location: With two of the three accounts in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, and the focus on row crops, the Upper Midwest with easy access to a good airport is the ideal location for this role.

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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 National Sales Manager job.

Job Id: 17368