Area Sales Manager

🕒 March 28

🌾 Iowa – Remote

🌾 Iowa – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🤑 Sales

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AgReliant Genetics, LLC

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501 - 1000 employees

🌾 Agriculture

🧬 Biotechnology

Agriculture • Biotechnology

AgReliant Genetics, LLC is a seed genetics company that develops and supplies advanced seed varieties and genetics to farmers, offering brands such as AgriGold, LG Seeds (U. S. ), and PRIDE Seeds (Canada). The company focuses on plant breeding, seed production, and delivering improved agricultural performance through genetic innovation, and it operates as part of GDM to serve farmer customers globally.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership and coaching to District Sales Managers (DSMs) to achieve sales targets and execute business plans. • Develop and implement annual regional business plans and ensure DSMs create and execute territory plans for their respective areas. • Collaborate with the Market Development Manager on territory planning to align with market opportunities. • Monitor sales performance against goals and drive accountability through timely feedback and corrective actions. • Collaborate with the Market Development Manager and Marketing team to develop a dealer network fully aligned with the company’s distribution strategy. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and dealers to support DSMs in driving growth and market penetration. • Recruit, hire, and train DSMs; ensure the region remains fully staffed and team members are equipped with product knowledge, sales tools, and agronomic expertise. • Partner with Marketing Communications to manage local sponsorships and promotional activities, ensuring alignment with brand strategy. • Assume accountability for branded events within the territory—including field days, product showcases, and dealer trainings—in coordination with Marketing Communications and Agronomy teams. • Track competitor sales and marketing tactics; provide strategic guidance and coaching to DSMs and share insights with commercial leadership and marketing. • Champion company values and maintain a positive brand image in all interactions. • Other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Ag Business, or a related field (required). • Minimum of 7 years of experience in agricultural sales, preferably in the seed industry. • Prior people management and leadership experience strongly preferred. • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation is a plus. • Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) with company match (eligible 1 st of the month following date of hire) • Generous vacation time & paid holidays • Volunteer Time Off • Paid parental leave • Tuition and Health Club reimbursement • Company paid Long-term and short-term disability insurance • Company paid life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance • Health savings account (HSA) with a company contribution • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)