Sr Equipment Sales Manager - GROWMARK, Inc Bloomington, IL

Company: GROWMARK, Inc.

City:
Bloomington

State: IL

SALARY RANGE: $ - $

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States.

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Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all equipment and product systems across multiple divisions including Agronomy, Crop Protection, Energy, GTTC, and Grain/Facility Equipment. Responsible for maximizing profitable growth through integrated business development, marketing strategies, vendor management, and technical excellence across all equipment product lines. Serves as the key liaison between GROWMARK, member cooperatives, and strategic suppliers to drive system-wide value and innovation.

Supervises, leads, and develops the Managers of Agronomy, CP Apps and Energy Equipment positions, as well as the Grain Customer Service & Supply Manager and GTTC Parts position(s).

Develops and executes comprehensive equipment and product strategies that align with corporate objectives and maximize profitability across all divisions

Achieves budgeted sales and profitability goals for all equipment product lines

Identifies and implements growth strategies across all geographies to increase market share and customer penetration

Analyzes sales performance, income, expenses, and overhead costs across divisions and recommends improvements to maximize contribution.

Negotiates enterprise-level programs with national and international suppliers to secure competitive costs, terms, and product availability.

Maintains and develops strategic vendor relationships that benefit the entire GROWMARK System

Leads supplier negotiations, resolves complex issues in mutually beneficial ways, and promotes GROWMARK's value proposition.

Coordinates with suppliers to understand market trends, product innovations, and strategic opportunities.

Conducts high-level sales calls on senior management of key customers and prospects, building long‑term strategic relationships.

Serves as primary escalation point for member cooperatives on equipment and product‑related matters.

Leads major account management efforts to achieve maximum revenue and aggressively pursue new business opportunities.

Ensures consistent, high‑quality technical recommendations and customer service across all product lines.

Oversees product selection, pricing strategies, and inventory management across agronomy equipment, energy equipment, grain systems, truck parts, and application technology.

Directs "systems" pricing initiatives where integrated packages maximize customer value and profitability.

Maintains product lines by evaluating performance, eliminating slower‑moving items, and introducing innovative solutions aligned with customer needs.

Ensures all product lines remain current with industry trends, technology advancements, and customer preferences.

Articulates integrated marketing strategies across equipment divisions to achieve profit objectives.

Provides technical leadership and expertise on application technology, agronomic stewardship, and equipment innovations.

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Represents GROWMARK at national and international trade shows, industry events, and association meetings.

Collaborates with other corporate divisions including Seed, Crop Protection, Energy, and New Tech to develop integrated solutions.

Maintains SAP systems, website content, and digital platforms related to equipment offerings.

Administers departmental budgets consistent with company policies and develops comprehensive business and marketing plans.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

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