JOB SUMMARY: The Territory Sales Manager creates demand for UPL products within
their assigned accounts/territory of E. Iowa (the Quad Cities territory). The
selected candidate should be able to identify customer needs and apply strategic
sales tactics to achieve sales and profit targets in alignment with company
objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
70% Account Management
* Manage territory customer accounts; establish and maintain regular contact
with customers and key influencers
* Develop and execute product distributor/dealer programs for territory
* Communicate with internal and external customers (distributors, retailers,
agricultural consultants, and key growers) to accomplish territory objectives
for UPL products
20% Strategic Business Planning
* Create territory and target account business plans supporting goals being
achieved
* Submit and monitor monthly product forecasting
* Identify opportunities and elevate required resource needs to capture
objectives
10% Administrative
* Responsible for monitoring and adhering to company guidelines for expenses,
promotion, travel, and entertainment budgets.
* Attend and actively participate in company meetings and functions
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: College degree required with a preferred
focus in Agronomy or Ag Business in addition to a minimum of 5 years sales
experience with territory responsibilities. Working history in the agricultural
chemical or related agriculture industry preferred. Knowledge of biological
products is a plus. Must live within the territory. Previous experience working
with distributors, retailers, agricultural consultants, and key growers to
accomplish territory objectives a plus. Valid Department of Transportation
Driver’s License required
Travel – 50-75% of the time, limited overnights
UPL COMPETENCIES:
Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and
alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and
appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open,
inclusive, and accepting workplace.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think
holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves
results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and
ambition.
Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in
processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and
environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues
that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens
/ design thinking.
Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and
delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements
and accomplishments.
Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills
the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.