Sustainable Agriculture Relationship Builder

Advancing Eco Agriculture seeks a Sustainable Agriculture Relationship Builder in Kansas City, MO. The role requires an experienced Account Manager with knowledge in botanical science or agronomy, focusing on customer relationship management, inside sales, data analysis, and product knowledge. Responsibilities include building relationships with farmers and stakeholders, pursuing new business opportunities, and analyzing market trends. This is a full-time position with no degree requirement specified.
Grow Your Career with Sustainable Agriculture Relationship Building

Advancing Eco Agriculture is committed to creating a positive impact on both the land and the lives of farmers. We are looking for an experienced and skilled Account Manager to join our team and help us achieve our mission.

The successful candidate will have a background and knowledge of botanical science or agronomy, and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will also be a resourceful individual with a foundation in customer relationship management and a passion for helping farmers succeed.
About the Role

The Account Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers, which include farmers, agricultural producers, and other stakeholders in the agriculture industry. The key responsibilities of this role include customer relationship management, inside sales and business development, data analysis and reporting, and product knowledge.
Responsibilities:
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers throughout the customer lifecycle. Understand customer needs and objectives, and align AEA's products and services to meet those goals.
• Inside Sales and Business Development: Collaborate with the regional farm services team to identify and pursue new business opportunities and new revenue potential with existing customers. Meet or exceed customer retention targets through effective account management and relationship building.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze customer data, market trends, and industry insights to provide informed forecasts and recommendations. Coordinate and prepare regular reports on sales performance, crop protocol performance, customer feedback, customer retention, expansion potential, and market trends.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed about AEA's products, services, current trends in agricultural markets, and a broad range of factors impacting agricultural producers in the assigned region. Provide customers with safe product handling and application knowledge to ensure optimal utilization and satisfaction.