District Sales Manager - Remote role in Wisconsin (Agriculture - Nachurs Alpine Solutions)

Do you have a proven track record in agricultural sales selling seed, fertilizer, or chemicals? Can you work independently to grow sales? Are you customer-focused with a sense of accountability to customer needs? If you answered yes to all of these questions, AND you have excellent interpersonal skills, this may be the job for you!

For a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The District Sales Manager is responsible for carrying out all sales and marketing activities in a specified geographical territory so as to maintain, develop and grow the overall sales volume in that territory in a manner that maximizes profitability.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
• Provides clear direction and can motivate individuals and teams
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in working with MS Office Suite

Key Personal Attributes Include:

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

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Plan and organize sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business goals
• Plan and develop dealer/distributor network in specified territory according to the agreed market development strategy
• Motivate dealers and distributors to promote a portfolio of products and services
• Educate growers, dealers & distributors on new products
• Conduct direct farm visits to growers in order to promote and sell a portfolio of products
• Conduct direct visits to dealers and distributors to assist in selling a portfolio of products
• Sell and service equipment related to the application of fertilizer products
• Install and help to install equipment related to the application of fertilizer products
• Sell storage tanks as related to the storage of fertilizer products
• Deliver fertilizer, parts & equipment, and storage tanks to dealers and farmers as required
• Conduct grower meetings to promote the use of products
• Attend farm shows to promote the use of products and services
• Locate and develop test plot locations as it relates to the research & development program
• Manage and collect accounts receivable as required to keep receivables current
• Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $90,000 to $131,000. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for commission, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, NACHURS 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 the turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in 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.

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

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.

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