Territory Sales Manager
Yorkton, SK
Inteqna
Type: Permanent
Talentcor Professional is currently hiring an experienced Territory Sales Manager for our client in the Agriculture Industry in Saskatchewan. This attractive opportunity would be best suited for an individual with existing connections in grain farming in the assigned territory. The company provides innovative software solutions as it relates to farm management. The company has an integrated platform with various technologies that work seamlessly together to enhance the productivity and profitability of life and business for farmers. The company has been immensely successful due to the evolution of technology within Precision Agriculture and they are passionate about sharing their industry leading technology with the end users who would truly benefit, grain farmers. Our client has built a dynamic company culture that offers the benefits of a large innovative corporation, but with a small and collaborative day to day operation. The company provides unsurpassed technical support and training for new employees, and boasts a 96% retention rate. The company is a family run, privately owned business successfully operating in the Canadian Prairies. They run a lean and agile operation with eight districts from Manitoba to Alberta to service the industry with local representation and effortless accessibility providing unparalleled customer service. The existing network of customers have provided countless positive reviews and recommendations, which is the ultimate compliment a company can get. The role of Territory Manager would cover the new business development and account management for their assigned district working from a home based office, reporting to the Sales Manager for Canada. Responsibilities: * Build a network of grain farmers in the assigned territory who are VRT capable * Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and leveraging existing relationships * Participate in community events that would be beneficial for developing relationships in assigned territory * Educate potential customers on the company's technology and advise as to how it can be beneficial for their farming business * Develop and implement an annual business plan in relation to the assigned territory and sales forecasts * Prepare an annual marketing / promotional budget and plan to further expand the company's presence to new potential customers * Record and track sales activity and contacts with the company's CRM software (Salesforce) * Manage client relationships and ensure payment is received * Handle customer complaints in a timely fashion and ensure the issues is resolved and the customer is fully satisfied with the solution Qualifications: * Knowledge and experience with Precision Agronomics * -Existing relationships with grain farmers in the assigned territory that are VRT capable * 1-5 years of Sales experience * Knowledge of the agriculture with either practical farming experience or an education in Agriculture * Able to work in a mobile environment with frequent cold calling and new business development efforts * Excellent communication, both oral and written * Able to work independently with little supervision while managing a territory of clients * Willingness to constantly learn and adapt to the forever changing Precision Agronomics industry * Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft software and Salesforce considered an asset * A valid class 5 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract is mandatory as this position requires frequent travel, occasionally in areas with treacherous road conditions We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest in this position, however due to the high volume of applications we receive only candidates who are being considered for interviews will be contacted. Please apply directly through this advertisement or email resumes and cover letters to lskjarstad@talentcor.ca Keywords: Agriculture, Sales, Account Management, Agribusiness, Precision Agronomics, Satellite Farming, Farming Technology, VRT, Variable Rate Technology, Variable Rate Applications, Agronomy
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