National Account Manager

GDM: evolving agriculture

Did you know that 40% of the worldwide soybean production is made with GDM genetics?

We are a leading global company in plant genetics that applies state of the art technology to research, develop, and put on the market the highest yield varieties of soybeans. GDM's culture is oriented to reflect our innovation efforts and dynamism. These aspects are all balanced and guided by our values of transparency and respect. We are constantly growing and looking for people with similar values to join us! We thrive on creating new opportunities for our business and for our people. If you are looking for a place you can grow, look no more.

Join us!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive and professional relationships with existing customer accounts to increase customer loyalty through frequent business meetings, needs assessment, comprehensive demand generation and relationship building.
• Work in a team environment and prioritize the needs of the customer and organization.
• Communicate with customers and team on order status, price changes and product discrepancies.
• Meet with clients to drive customer success and market share of GDM Seeds.
• Understand accounts structure across business and product teams while staying aware of industry trends and changes.
• Draft strategic agreements, sale, and purchase contracts for respective parties.
• Act as a liaison for customers with operations and purchasing.
• Coordinate with production to ensure orders are fulfilled in an efficient manner.
• Recognize new opportunities within each account.
• Develop reports and presentations describing the performance of the company and their accounts.
• Provide educational training to accounts through seminars and trade events.
• Investigate new sales opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present in front of both small and large groups.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Willing to spend 75% of the year traveling across country.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agriculture business or related area.
• At least seven years of sales experience in the ag industry, or closely related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

We Invest in You!

• Warm and welcoming environment
• Growth opportunities
• Health benefits for you and your family starting the first of the month after you start
• Four weeks of paid time off with additional weeks added based on years of service
• Parental leave policy with five weeks paid time off for mother and father
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Catered lunches on the days you work at the GDM office

GDM Seeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.