Account Manager, Southern Minnesota & South Dakota

Account Manager, Southern Minnesota & South Dakota

Join Verdesian Life Sciences as an Account Manager and help drive sustainable agriculture forward. In this remote role, you’ll build strong relationships with retailers and crop advisors, promote innovative nutrient efficiency solutions, and grow your territory through strategic sales and expert support. If you’re passionate about agronomy, customer success, and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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• 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
• Perform other Account Manager duties as required

• 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 the agriculture industry
• Preferred education of BA or BS degree in an agriculture‑related field
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Proven ability to develop deep working relationships
• Ability to clearly articulate key product benefits and selling points based on retailer needs
• Proven persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective time management and organization skills to succeed in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven track record in a business‑to‑business sales environment
• Ability to work with and establish rapport with chemical fertilizer dealership staff, certified crop advisors, and independent crop consultants
• Ability to interface and engage with academic arenas
• Efficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) & CRM systems
• Maintain a clean driving record with ability to travel long distances
• Experience in lead generation and qualification a plus
• Strong understanding of biological technologies as related to agriculture a plus

At Verdesian, we’re committed to advancing plant health and nutrient use efficiency through innovation. You’ll join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values integrity, initiative, and impact. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Ready to grow your career with Verdesian? Apply today and help us shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.