Vegetable Technical Seed Sales Manager PNW

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Location: Remote, within assigned territory – Idaho, Washington, Oregon preferred

Reports to: National Vegetable Sales Manager

FLSA: Exempt, Full Time

Hours: Variable, depending on business needs

Starting salary: $80,000 DOE

Located in the Salinas Valley, American Takii is proud to be part of the Takii Seed legacy known throughout the world. We value our customers and strive for long‑term partnerships based on service and trust. American Takii Inc. was established in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Takii & Company, LTD, a privately held company based in Kyoto, Japan since 1835.

Takii is one of the world’s largest breeder/producers of flower and vegetable seeds, with breeding and experimental stations in Japan and international subsidiaries in the United States, the Netherlands, Brazil, Turkey, India, and many other locations worldwide.

The Technical Seed Sales Manager is responsible for product knowledge, customer relationship management, market knowledge, and a desire to fulfill customer and grower needs while promoting American Takii variety portfolio to optimize sales in the assigned region.

• Manage vegetable seed sales to American Takii’s Seed Dealer Network in the assigned region.
• Make timely sales calls to regional seed dealers and their sales teams and provide timely technical support.
• Provide market information and forecasts for future production to internal American Takii management.
• Develop relationships with local growers, packers, shippers, and processors and promote Takii products.
• Make product recommendations to dealers and/or growers based on regional market needs and growing conditions.
• Initiate sample requests for new and established varieties for product development and promotion purposes.
• Work closely with Product Manager and R&D to support research and product development trials in the assigned region.
• Evaluate new products for agronomic performance and market acceptance using data collection tools provided by American Takii.
• Report trial results to internal American Takii management on a timely basis.
• Work closely with National Vegetable Sales Manager to develop sales and marketing strategies to support the regional dealers and create sales growth in the region.
• Represent American Takii at regional and national industry events to build industry relationships, promote Takii products and gather market information.
• Continually develop product knowledge of American Takii’s product line.
• Work together with Product Manager and American Takii management on product complaint discovery and recommend timely resolution strategies.

• BS or BA in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Management/Marketing or demonstrated ability to perform essential job functions.
• Five years’ experience in commercial vegetable seed sales and/or vegetable production, equivalent experience or demonstrated ability to perform essential job functions.
• Excellent communication skills through oral presentations and written reports in English. French, Spanish, and/or Japanese language skills is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction while adapting to changing priorities.
• Express confidence and professionalism with cross‑functional teams, both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize under pressure and meet timelines.
• Ability to work in a rapidly paced environment, prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and ensure that work is accomplished in a timely fashion.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with seed dealers and growers in the assigned region.
• Be insurable with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel within North America.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions…