Account Manager

The Account Manager serves as the lead point of contact for the assigned member-owners and customers of WinField United and is accountable for the full WinField United portfolio. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining long-term relationships with CEO’s, General Managers, Agronomy Managers, and other key sales leaders.  These relationships should translate into the owner being equipped to meet the needs of the grower of tomorrow.

This role is remote and will work with customers in the Eastern South Dakota geography. The successful candidate must live in the area.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Relationship Building

Builds trusted partnerships with CEO’s, General Managers, Agronomy Managers, and other key leadersPartners with owners by thinking strategically and making connections across the systemAligns and communicates internally with the Region Sales Director and sales teamUnderstands and communicates value proposition to owner including patronage, programs, pricing, and other resourcesUtilizes Salesforce and other customer relationship management tools to ensure clear communication and internal coordinationManages relationships with partners and manufacturers

Owner Alignments and Master Alignment Plans (MAP)

Manages and grows the WinField United and owner business by setting the sales strategy that meets both the customer and WU business needs. Leads development, implementation, and execution of Account Plan for each assigned owner.Ensures MAPs are robust and meaningful and are inclusive of basic manufacturer alignment and direction.Coordinates and aligns internal resources to maximize our investments with owner network.Measures progress and resolves issues as they arise. Serves as key communicator across organization and with owner related to Account Plan execution.Serves as liaison between company leadership and the owner on issues, changes, and daily management of the alignment agreements.

Solution Delivery

Earns owner commitment of key programs, services, and solutions across the full WFU portfolioEnsures a positive customer experience is delivered via WFU’s structured delivery planEnsures the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to owner needs and objectives resulting in profitable sales. Serves as an expert to owners on full portfolio of products and services to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of the grower of tomorrow. Works in conjunction with Marketing to negotiate pricing and successful implementation of CP, Seed and Services programsDrives WinField United strategies at the owner level and clearly communicates progress of initiatives internally and externally; forecasts and tracks key metricsDevelops new business with existing owners and identifies areas of improvement.  This includes but is not limited to carbon credits, grain orientation, grower financing and prescription programs.Applies the brand ladder to deliver partner and proprietary brand strategiesUnderstands and tracks competition and shares market intelligence

Job Scope: 

Responsible for the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

Sales and profitable growth targetsGross marginStrategic imperativesAccount Plan executionManaging expenses within budget

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business-related field plus 7-10 years of industry, direct sales experience or account management experience (with direct customer contact) delivering customer-focused solutions; or an equivalent of 11-14 years of proven work experience in industry, direct sales or account management experience (with direct customer contact) delivering customer-focused solutions.Ability to See the “big picture” of the organization and understands how the key drivers of the business relate to each other, work together to produce profitable growth, and relate to the jobProactive communicator with exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skillsTrustworthy with a strong level of personal commitmentAbility to make sound decisions and complete tasks in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to juggle multiple owners simultaneously, while staying focused on details and executionProven ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and to influence at all levelsAbility to work independently and manage productivityAbility to build strong relationshipsExperience demonstrating agility and leading/adapting quickly to changeTechnical agriculture product / crop expertise and ability to develop and educate others on products, services, and programsSolid experience using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom); and CRM software (Salesforce)Must have current and valid state driver’s licenseAbility to travel up to 50%, including evenings and some weekends; may require working long hours during peak seasons

Competencies:

Demonstrates a Coaching MindsetOptimize Selling EffectivenessExecute as a Valued Business PartnerDrive for Total Acre SolutionsLead and Embrace ChangeDemonstrate AgilityExecute with Focus and AccountabilityEngage and IncludeAct StrategicallyMake Insightful DecisionsExemplify Land O’Lakes wide leadership competencies: Collaboration, Innovation, Courage, Ownership, and Decisiveness

WAGE RANGE SALARY: $102,000 - $156,000 DOE. You are also eligible for a sales incentive in addition to your base salary.

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary. Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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