Account Manager - Agriculture Solutions
Hydrite · Iowa, United States · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
We are a company where people matter. We are family driven. We are financially strong. And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
About the role
OPPORTUNITY Agriculture: The Account Manager is responsible for driving growth by developing and managing customer relationships while selling fertilizer and agricultural chemical solutions that support customer productivity and long-term success. This role requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agriculture-related field such as agronomy, soil and crop management, crop science, agricultural chemistry, sustainable agriculture, or agriculture with a focus on marketing, economics, or agribusiness. This position reports to the Director of Sales - Agriculture.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute strategic territory and account plans with minimal direction.
- Consistently secure new business opportunities with higher revenue and margin impact.
- Lead account penetration strategies, including multi‑site and multi‑application growth.
- Build deep, multi‑level relationships with customer decision‑makers and technical stakeholders.
- Lead structured business reviews and develop action plans to improve performance and prevent issues.
- Anticipate customer needs, identify operational risks, and respond proactively to competitive threats.
- Design and optimize chemical treatment programs leveraging Hydrite’s manufacturing, distribution, and technical capabilities.
- Analyze data to validate performance, troubleshoot complex challenges, and refine treatment approaches.
- Serve as a primary technical resource for medium‑to‑large accounts and support training or mentoring of Account Manager I roles.
- Develop detailed forecasts and territory‑level analyses to guide decision‑making.
- Negotiate pricing and defend margins through strategic positioning and value‑based selling.
- Influence internal teams to ensure service continuity, quality, and supply alignment.
- Maintain timely, accurate CRM records,