Sales Representative

Rovensa Next is the Rovensa Group’s global business unit, specialising in biosolutions for agriculture.
It is made up of twelve pioneering Rovensa Group companies: Agrichembio, Agro-K, Agrotecnología, Cosmocel, Idai Nature, Microquimica, MIP Agro, Oro Agri, OGT, Rodel, SDP and Tradecorp, with a consolidated background in sustainable crop nutrition and biocontrol management.
Rovensa Next combines local technical knowledge, innovation and teams that work alongside farmers and distributors in the field to solve their sustainability challenges, backed by the global expertise and leadership of the Rovensa Group. It is aimed to shape a sustainable future for agriculture and drive its biotransformation.
When you join Rovensa Next you are not just joining a dynamic team of people gearing up to create a sustainable future – you are joining a team that is intent on making it a reality.

Let’s grow greener!

www.rovensanext.com/

Job Description:  Area Manager, Texas & Lousisiana

Department:        Sales

Report To:           Regional Managers 

Summary                              

You are accountable for the development and implementation of regional sales strategies, supporting distributors; prioritizing and launching new products, and all aspects of sales and technical support, education and marketing development in the territory.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Appoint new customers and maintain customer relationships with senior management, marketing managers, sales reps, agronomists and growers as needed.
• Identify opportunities for growth and support customers to provide proper solutions to answer customer needs.
• Determine the product value proposition on the crops in the territory
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to support sales, marketing, and research relationships.
• Collaborate with the technical team to identify opportunities, manage and support trial efforts in the geography.
• Conduct field demos and trials as needed to create products awareness with customers.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities and attend relevant tradeshows.
• Administrative tasks such as (not limited to), monthly forecasts, regional warehouse management, collaboration on collections.
• Remain current on market trends in agriculture.
• Travel with 25% overnighting will be required.

Skills and Attributes

• Must be a self-starter and able to initiate and sustain high level of independent activity.
• Ethical and maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Organized with strong time management and prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and must be able to read, write and communicate in the English Language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, TEAMS and related software
• Knowledge of general office and corporate procedures
• Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and test innovative approaches to new product and application.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agronomic, Agricultural, Horticultural, Plant/Crop Protection Science, Soil Science or related area.  5 Years experience in related sales environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of both nutrition and pest control on the relevant crops in the territory
• Deep technical competency in agronomic systems, practices, applications, and the supporting technologies behind them.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform work sitting at a desk for prolonged period of time.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 40 lbs.
• Continuous use of standard office equipment and materials including computer, mouse, keyboards, and phones
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Please note that Rovensa Group does not assume responsibility for the legalization process of employees applying for positions in countries outside their current workplace. Employees interested in applying for international positions must ensure that they meet all the legal and immigration requirements for the country in question. If local support is available for the relocation process, the recruitment team will provide specific details to candidates during the hiring process.