Associate Account Manager - Ag & Sulfur Solutions

Hydrite's Agriculture group serves growers, retailers and ag-related businesses with fertilizer and agricultural chemical solutions that support crop productivity. In this development role you'll learn the product line and the customers alongside a seasoned Account Manager, building the agronomic and market knowledge needed to eventually develop and manage customer relationships of your own. A bachelor's degree is required, 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.

Responsibilities

Shadow a seasoned Account Manager (account planning, customer communication, follow-up); Gain a working understanding of Hydrite technology, operations, customer experience and sales; Travel with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers on customer visits and sales calls; Assist with projects alongside Customer Experience and Inside Sales; Support marketing campaigns and the associated customer calls and follow-up; Participate in operational and customer projects as assigned; Learn the CRM system and maintain accurate customer data; Contribute to process improvement in quality, employee engagement, safety and cost; Work closely with the Account Manager and Regional Sales Manager to help meet annual goals; Take on additional sales-related tasks as needed to support the team

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

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; Science/technical related field; Experience in the chemical/industrial/manufacturing industries or customer service role; Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); Valid driver's license and excellent driving record; Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the initiative to take ownership of assignments and follow them through to completion

Benefits

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution; $600 per Year Wellness Incentive; Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of month following hire date; 401k and profit sharing; medical/dental/vision/life insurance; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; legal services insurance; scholarship awards for children of employees; summer picnic; community giving events; free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach