Territory Business Manager - Illinois

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Koch Agronomic Services is seeking a motivated and self-driven Territory Business Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will manage all sales within Illinois, building relationships with ag retail head offices, retail locations and distribution partners driving sales growth.

This role is based remotely inside the territory that is being supported. The candidate must reside within Illinois.

The role includes significant day travel, up to 75%, and overnight stays. A company truck will be provided.

The Territory Business Manager reports to the Sales Manager.

• Lead the business and profitable growth in the region
• Develop, own and manage relationships with key customers and targets
• Create sales strategies, prioritization plan and forecasting
• Partner with marketing and product line to generate tools and ideas for product development and portfolio expansion
• Present and educate to audiences such as:
  General Managers, Senior Buyers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Distribution reps and Retail sales staff
• Partner with already established key accounts and maximize profitable growth in the region
• Develop a point of view on effective sales strategies and tactics for the territory; motivate position resulting in value creation

• Experience in the crop, fertilizer, chemical, seed treatment, seed enhancement or Ag business
• Field based value-added agriculture sales or marketing experience

• Knowledgeable and skilled professional with a history of success in value-added agriculture sales/marketing

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.