Job Description:About the CompanyFarm Systems is the source of superior milking and manure equipment service to dairy producers in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. Farm Systems sells, installs and services industry leading brands of DeLaval, FAN separators, Jamesway and AFI Milk. Farm Systems teams cover a widespread territory in the Midwest and have an extensive level of expertise, including conventional and robotic equipment, chemicals, milking operations, and data management.Farm Systems is a part of URUS Group LP. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry - PEAK, Alta Genetics, Farm Systems, GENEX, Jetstream Genetics, SCCL, VAS, and Trans Ova Genetics. Each of these organizations has its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 25 operating companies in 14 countries, $400 million turnover, and employs approximately 2,000 people.Position ObjectiveFarm Systems is looking for an Account Manager and Consultant that will be covering areas across Eastern South Dakota and Western MN to maintain and grow sales within herds throughout the Farm Systems Territory. Also, to carry out on-farm Parlor, Robotic and Data consulting and development of innovative tools and programs.Major Areas of Responsibility
Develop and maintain sales with accounts as assigned to achieve budgeted goals
Work with a team of Technicians and Route Drivers to maximize sales.
Grow sales in terms of both volume and dollars of Equipment and Consumables in assigned herds, while working within established guidelines pertaining to pricing and inventory.
Serve as Farm Systems experts to assigned herds and in the industry
Deliver Parlor and Robotic value added programs to accounts to assist owners/managers make profitable decisions
Assist Technicians and Route Drivers by providing programs and/or technical support
Utilize and maintain CRM to document account information, interactions and activities.
Communicate details in a timely manner of each herd interaction with local marketing staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Business or Economics
Have practical experience in sales or consulting is preferred
Must have knowledge of Microsoft products
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment as well as possess effective communication and people skills
Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally
