Account Manager (Agriculture Software Solutions)

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Who we are?
At Vantage, we take precision agriculture products from trusted brands like Trimble and combine them to create solutions for every day farming activities. These solutions benefit growers by improving efficiency and reducing operator fatigue in addition to optimizing resources like fuel, seed, fertilizer, and water. Whether it’s precision planting, variable rate irrigation, or harvest yield monitoring; we have a solution for improving efficiency on your operation.
Position Summary
We are looking for an eager individual who isn’t afraid to take initiative to help Vantage grow its Agricultural software business. Previous sales experience is not required as long as you are sharp, dedicated and motivated with a desire to be “part of something”.

You are responsible for selling Vantage’s Software offering to farmers and growers in Canada. The focus of the role is existing/new business sales within the agricultural sector. This role that will focus on managing and closing deals in the sales pipeline. This position may require travel up to 20% for customer meetings and trade shows.
In this role, you will...

• Maintain and expand client database within your assigned territory
• Evaluate customers’ skills, needs and build productive long lasting relationships
• Manage sales from lead generation, qualification, to final presentation
• Understand, position, and sell the Vantage Ag software portfolio
• Research accounts and generate or follow through sales leads
• Develop an annual sales plan to generate new customer leads with clearly defined objectives
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of sales opportunities
• Conduct product demonstrations of the features and benefits combined with solutions offerings
• Forecast sales, develop “out of the box” sales strategies/models and evaluate their effectiveness
• Attend meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments
• Daily CRM update with account information

About you...

• Self-motivated and driven
• Ability to listen to customers and identify key drivers for change
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Technical aptitude and a commitment to continued skills development on Precision Ag products and services
• Ability to influence prospects through business insights and confidence
• Familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management
• 20% travel required throughout territory
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean record

Bonus points

• An excellent understanding of Agricultural products and software, Trimble Agricultural Software, or relevant industry expertise

Why choose us?
Vantage offers a competitive compensation package, Flexible health and dental benefits, and more. With us, you will have unbeatable career potential in an industry-leading organization consistently expanding its horizons through ongoing acquisitions of businesses and new products.We are unique, innovative, and always deliver to our customers, so it only stands to reason that we want unique, innovative, and service-oriented individuals on our team – that’s where you come in. If you identify with the opportunities and challenges of this role and want to discuss what you bring to the table, apply today and pursue excellence with Vantage, your way.Vantage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and of the broad diversity of its employees. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Job Type: Full-time