Location: Ames, IA

Ag Leader Technology, Inc. a pioneer and recognized technology innovator of precision agriculture hardware and software has a career opportunity for an Application Products Sales Manager. Located in Ames, Iowa, the company manufactures and markets industry-leading precision farming technology designed to help growers make smart, profitable business decisions. Ag Leader offers a casual working environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Description:

This position is a key component to the success of Ag Leader Technologys sales in North America. As such, Ag Leader is seeking an aggressive, proven self starter with excellent communication skills and sales experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• Grow Application Product sales through current distribution channel as well as creating new channels including OEM relationships.
• Analyze performance of North American sales territories in regards to DirectCommand/SeedCommand sales and support.
• Generate SWOT analysis on product lines and regions for Product Management.
• Analyze historical sales trends, project new sales trends and develop product forecasts.
• Review and recommend revisions of sales literature, direct mailers, sales videos, newsletters etc.
• Recommend advertising strategies, sales incentive plans, financing or leasing plans and oversee implementation of approved strategies and plans.
• Keep Territory Managers, Dealers and OEMs informed of changes in pricing, product availability, financing rates, etc.
• Plan and conduct Territory Manager and Dealer sales meetings.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively required.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in marketing or agriculture.
• 3+ years experience in sales, marketing and support of products for farmers in North America. Experience working with OEMs a plus.
• Thorough understanding of sales and marketing techniques.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of precision farming equipment preferred.
• Ability to gather, analyze and effectively present information on the performance of sales territories, Dealers and Territory Managers; on competitors market shares and on new market potentials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with broad spectrum of people.

Ag Leader is a drug-free work environment. All offers for employment are contingent upon taking and passing a drug test, as well as an acceptable background check.

How To Apply:

Ag Leader Technology, Inc., Ames, Iowa, is a world leader in the design and production of hardware and software for precision farming. Ag Leader’s product line includes yield monitors, desktop mapping software, GPS receivers, GPS-assisted vehicle steering systems, liquid application control systems, granular control systems and planter/seeder control systems.

Candidates for a position at Ag Leader must have strong technical abilities and a motivation to excel. We offer very competitive pay and benefits, in a casual working environment without the bureaucracy of a large company. Although a background in agriculture is preferred, it is not required.

Ag Leader is a drug-free work environment. All offers for employment are contingent upon taking and passing a drug test.