Verdesian Life Sciences · 20 hours ago
Associate Account Manager, IL
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVerdesian Life Sciences is seeking an individual to fill the remote Associate Account Manager position in IL. This role is responsible for driving sales growth and executing strategic programs within assigned accounts while serving as a key liaison between field operations and strategic accounts.
BiotechnologyFood ProcessingLife ScienceNutrition
Responsibilities
Own and grow sales within assigned independent retail, co-op, and dealer accounts
Execute programs, promotions, and distribution goals at assigned national or strategic account locations (e.g., Helena, Growmark)
Partner with Account Managers and Strategic Accounts to ensure in-market execution of initiatives
Develop full-line product and commercial acumen to progress toward Account Manager or Strategic Account roles
Support Enterprise Account Leads and Distributor Directors with customer planning, execution, and reporting
Manage day-to-day coordination for distributor and retail programs, including pricing, promotions, and new product setup
Facilitate business relationships contributing to public relations
Other Account Manager duties not listed above as required
Sell and manage a defined book of independent customer business while executing in-market programs at assigned strategic/national accounts
Serve as the local field liaison for strategic accounts to ensure alignment between trade programs and field/account execution
Identify white space opportunities, upsell opportunities, and velocity gaps
Coordinate with Strategic Account Leads on program launches, pricing updates, and promotional compliance
Maintain accurate CRM updates, pipeline tracking, and account-level plans
Support in-season activities such as field days, grower events, and retail merchandising
Assist Strategic Account Leads and Distributor Directors with JBPs, QBR prep, and trade program tracking
Coordinate product launches, sample fulfillment, and marketing initiatives within key accounts
Qualification
Required
Interest & belief in the importance of nutrient use efficiency
Minimum work experience of 5 years full-time exempt sales experience in Agriculture industry
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
Proven ability to develop deep working relationships
Preferred
Preferred education of BA or BS degree in Agriculture related field
Experience selling inoculants, fertilizer enhancers, and/or micronutrients a plus
Company
Verdesian Life Sciences
Nutritional Catalysts, Seed Inoculants/Treatments and Plant Health Technologies
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Amy Diebler, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Kuide "Kwey-Duh" Qin
Chief Science Officer
Recent News
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