District Sales Manager (agriculture)

District Sales Manager

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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you."

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The District Sales Manager is responsible for carrying out all sales and marketing activities, developing and growing the overall sales volume in the territory in a manner which maximizes profitability.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• 5 years of experience in crop input and sales agronomy
• Ability to communicate in both French and English is required
• CCA designation or the ability to obtain it
• Degree or diploma in Agriculture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without formal authority
• Skilled at managing multiple projects
• Strong organizational and project planning skills
• Excellent communication skills

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Plan and organize sales activities and customer/prospect contact to achieve business goals.
• Plan and develop dealer/distributor network in the territory according to agreed market development strategy.
• Motivate dealers and distributors to promote and sell the portfolio of products.
• Educate growers, dealers, and distributors on new products.
• Conduct direct visits to dealers and distributors to assist in selling portfolio of products.
• Conduct direct farm visits to growers to promote and sell portfolio of products.
• Sell and service equipment related to application of products.
• Install and help to install equipment related to the application of products.
• Sell storage tanks related to storage of fertilizer products.
• Deliver fertilizer, parts, equipment, and storage tanks to dealers and farmers.
• Conduct grower meetings to promote the use of products and services.
• Attend farm shows to promote the use of products and services.
• Locate and develop test plot locations related to the research and development program.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The base compensation for this position ranges from $79,800 - $117,090. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
• This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, mental health, life & disability, and retirement plan participation, including an employer match of up to 3% into your RRSP.
• Drug-Free Workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.