Sales Director (Colorado Springs, CO; Minneapolis, MN)

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Key Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Business, Agriculture or related field required. WORK EXPERIENCE: Five-year sales or industry experience.

Requirements Summary

Prolonged sitting and driving a heavy duty vehicle – must be able to climb, sit, see, hear, grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion. Must be able to stand, walk, reach, lift up to 30 lbs, carry,

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Full-Time Position (Day Shift) Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)
Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) & 401K Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000
True Identity Protection (Norton LifeLock) - Employee Sponsored
Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Make daily and weekly contact with each territory manager with the flexibility to be available for calls or correspondence if needed.
Ride along with territory managers to assist with sales calls, deliveries, training/education, industry support, etc.
Develop sales forecasts and strategies.
Recommend pricing strategies and promotional programs for customers in assigned territory.
Maintains personal contact with key customers in assigned markets.
Recruits and interviews candidates for Territory Manager positions.
Analyzes selling activity and trends of Territory Manager’s numbers.
Assist territory managers with organizational skills, account strategies, territory management, controlling expenses and administrative responsibilities to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained and sales targets are successfully met.
Keep informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers. Check on competitive activity and develop new methods of retaining customers and attaining new accounts.
Maintain up-to-date information regarding your group’s margin dollars.
Attend state and national meeting and conferences as required
Develop fertilizer formulations for custom mixes for Territory Managers and customers.
Work as a liaison between management and all other company departments
Promote company business model to sales force.
Provide leadership to sales force consistent with company direction, as well as promote individual growth of each territory manager.
Provides growth opportunities for the company using factual market information that may incorporate possibilities based on feelings and impressions, but keeping in target with the company’s goal.
Maintain a good rapport with your staff, by making sure the lines of communication are open.
Maintain valid licenses, certifications and/or permits required to perform responsibilities.
Oversee employee compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances, as well as Company policies and programs.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Business, Agriculture or related field required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Five-year sales or industry experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Must maintain valid driver’s license.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must show good knowledge of geographical area to facilitate efficient routing as well as the ability to read directions and a street map to plot delivery if necessary.
Able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Must be highly motivated and a self-starter with strong leadership skills.
Working knowledge of fertilizer formulation.
Required to use computer including Microsoft Office products and industry related software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged sitting and driving a heavy duty vehicle – must be able to climb, sit, see, hear, grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion.
Must be able to stand, walk, reach, lift up to 30 lbs, carry, pull, push, bend, and grasp.
Communication: must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend; must be able to use a mobile phone.
Must maintain valid driver’s license certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Must be able to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
Exposed to various traffic conditions and possible construction.
Rarely may be exposed to noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.
May be required to travel overnight (territory specific).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

None.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.
This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.

This is a full time position
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