Retail Account Manager - Remote
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onGregory Place West, 701, South Gregory Street, Gregory Place, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61801, United States
About Stine Seed Company
Stine Seed Company is a privately held, national seed company with a 45-plus year reputation for quality seed products. As one of the industry's most respected corn and soybean companies, we are dedicated to supporting our retail partners and the agricultural community.
About the Role
The Retail Account Manager serves as a full-time brand ambassador for Stine Seed Company, covering Central Illinois. This role represents an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and financially while acting as a vital link between our company and our retail dealer network.
In this position, you will be the face of Stine at key retail locations, promoting our brand to increase sales and awareness. You will partner with our seasoned leadership team and professional agronomy staff to develop territory strategies, recruit new dealers, and maintain strong relationships with existing partners. The role involves significant field work, including at least twenty on-site retail dealer visits per week, to ensure dealers have the updated product data, agronomic insights, and promotional materials they need to succeed.
You will work closely with the Director of Retail Development and the Director of Team Development to implement sales training, organize product classes, and set annual goals for corn and soybean sales. A key part of your day will involve collecting side-by-side yield data and overseeing the development of Stine Success plots to support product training. With the support of our online resources and professional development programs, you will enhance your skills in the seed business while driving results through proven sales techniques and negotiation.
Hiring Process
All offers of employment to a potential Retail Account Manager candidate are subject to completing and passing a background check.
Our Culture
We value initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet established goals. Our culture is built on understanding the needs and values of our retailers to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships that achieve desired results.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Gregory Place West, 701, South Gregory Street, Gregory Place, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61801, United States
Urbana, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePromote Stine Seed Company to increase sales and brand awareness with retail dealers
- check_circleDevelop and maintain thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of seed products
- check_circleHelp develop annual sales goals for corn and soybeans at key retail locations
- check_circleOrganize and participate in sales and agronomy training classes
- check_circleProvide accurate reporting of account forecasts and sales performance
- check_circleOversee the development of product training plots for corn and soybeans
- check_circleCollect side-by-side corn and soybean yield data from retail locations
- check_circlePromote the use of Stine XP soybean seed treatments at key retail accounts
- check_circleCreate a list of key retail dealer prospects and develop a recruitment plan
- check_circleConduct at least twenty on-site retail dealer visits per week
Requirements
- verifiedThree or more years of ag retail and seed sales experience
- verifiedPass a background check
Nice to Have
Three or more years of ag retail and seed sales experience. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with retailers by understanding their needs and values and achieving desired results.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleAnnual discretionary bonuscheck_circleCompany vehiclecheck_circle401k retirement plancheck_circlePaid time offCell phone stipend
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A Retail Account Manager - Remote at Stine Seed Company is responsible for the following: Promote Stine Seed Company to increase sales and brand awareness with retail dealers; Develop and maintain thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of seed products; Help develop annual sales goals for corn and soybeans at key retail locations; and Organize and participate in sales and agronomy training classes.
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To qualify for the Retail Account Manager - Remote at Stine Seed Company position, applicants should have: Three or more years of ag retail and seed sales experience; and Pass a background check.
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Retail Account Manager - Remote at Stine Seed Company is based in Gregory Place West, 701, South Gregory Street, Gregory Place, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61801, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Stine Seed Company has listed this Retail Account Manager - Remote role as on-site.
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Candidates for Retail Account Manager - Remote at Stine Seed Company should have mid level.
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Key skills for Retail Account Manager - Remote at Stine Seed Company include Ag Retail; Seed Sales; Sales Techniques; Negotiating Skills; Agronomy; Product Training; Account Forecasting; and Sales.
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Retail Account Manager - Remote at Stine Seed Company is part of the sales job category on Recrutus.