Now Hiring - Harrell's - Territory Manager -Golf, Turf and Landscape in Minneapolis, MN

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Develops a relationship of trust and industry expertise with customer base. * Secures orders from existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer facility or contacting by phone, text message, email, or other. * Initiates and follow-up with customers to resolve problems and answer questions. * Prepares and presents proposals, quotes and recommend products based on customer needs and sales of appropriate products. * Assists customers and arrange payments terms in accordance with established guidelines. * Attends sales meetings, trade shows, events and educational activities to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, trends, and regulations in the market. * Responsible for staying current on product labels, research and performance of Harrell's products. * Manages controllable expenses in the territory. * Maintains contact with key faculty at the Universities in the territory. * Assists accounting with keeping account receivables current. * Maintains expert knowledge of agronomics in order to give educated recommendations to customers regarding products. * Suggests marketing programs and pricing in territory. * If applicable, develops and maintains relationships with distributors in the assigned market. * Maintains valid licenses, certifications and/or permits required to perform responsibilities * Ensures compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position. * Ensures compliance with all Company policies and programs. * Requested reports/forecasts to supervisor. EDUCATION: * Bachelor's degree in turf related field preferred or equivalent sales or industry experience. * Master's degree preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE: * Three to five years of sales experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: * Applicable dealers license (state specific) * Must have a current and valid driver license. SKILLS*AND ABILITIES: * Ability to drive company vehicle and maintain a safe driver record. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to organize and prioritize. * Ability to multi-task and change tasks quickly and efficiently. * Ability to work independently. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Working knowledge of fertilizer formulation. * Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office products and industry related software such as Customix is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * The use of a computer and phone - Must be able to see, type, write, finger, grasp, and sit; must be able to use a mobile phone * Communicating with internal and external customers - must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend. * Mobility of arms - Must be able to reach, and use arms to manipulate small objects. * Mobility inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machines, and supplies - must be able to move about the office space, stand for extended period of time, reach, bend, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: * Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Work is routinely performed in office environment. * Noise levels are typically minimal. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: * None The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Harrell's LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Protected Veterans/Disabled. This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age. This is a non-management position This is a full time position Pay Range: