Agronomy Regional Sales Manager

Summary

Join Lygos, a specialty chemical company, as an Agronomy Regional Sales Manager. You will be responsible for driving sales of sustainable products in the agronomy market, managing the distribution network, and building customer relationships. This role requires experience in selling crop inputs, knowledge of crop systems, and a proven ability to close sales. The position offers a competitive salary, stock options, bonus, and benefits including medical, dental insurance, unlimited paid time off, and 401(k). The position is remote with 30-40% travel, preferably located in the South/Southeast US.

Requirements

• Prior experience in sales of crop inputs & protection products will be essential to the success of this position
• Prior and current experience with crop systems and trends in the South/Southeast with a focus on row and/or specialty crops
• Ability and proven track record of being able to close the sale
• Knowledge and networks of retail customer business as well as agro-chemical distribution networks
• Understanding of general plant pathology concepts or field scouting experience
• Motivated, innovative thinking, entrepreneurial character and goal driven
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture related discipline
• Track record of developing pipelines, with the ability to progress and close sales opportunities
• Experience using CRM systems to compile customer information, interactions and track sales opportunities

Responsibilities

• Generate sales of Lygos sustainable products to agronomy markets to drive revenue in this segment
• Manage distribution network to meet sales targets, drive new leads and expand our footprint
• Manage Hubspot customer database and sales funnel
• Establish a pipeline of sales opportunities and progress those opportunities to close
• Co-lead customer presentations with our Application Leaders
• Attend industry conferences, trades shows and other events to generate leads and engage with customers
• Establish cross-functional/multi-level relationships with customers to foster collaboration and new product innovation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with and selling biological-based products

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries
• Stock options
• Bonus
• Benefits, including medical and dental insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k)