Verdesian Life Sciences
Account Manager, Southern IL
About this role
Verdesian is seeking an individual to fill our remote Account Manager, Sales role in Southern IL. The Account Manager is responsible for growing Verdesian’s retail customer base within assigned territory by selling the full product portfolio. This role focuses on identifying and onboarding new retail partners, providing product training, and supporting adoption through expert guidance. The Account Manager will develop and execute annual territory and business plans, collaborate with VIP customers, and provide accurate sales forecasts to ensure proper product availability. They are expected to manage their operating budgets responsibly and work cross-functionally with Marketing and R&D to align product development with customer needs. Success in this role requires strong product knowledge, sales acumen, and a commitment to delivering value to both customers and the organization. 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 retailers 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
- Other Account Manager duties not listed above as required Qualifications:
- Interest & belief in the importance of nutrient use efficiency
- Experience selling inoculants, fertilizer enhancers, and/or micronutrients a plus
- Minimum work experience of 5 years full-time exempt sales experience in Agriculture industry