Hitterdal MN Location Manager

Job Description

Who we are looking for?

The Location Manager works closely with the Regional Manager and Legend Sales Agronomist to support our dealer network and help us achieve our Vision of “we help our dealers help their growers”. This position helps ensure business development, growth, and sales success through the marketing, selling, and brand awareness of all products sold by Legend Seeds in the assigned trade area. The Location Managers position plays an integral role in building and engaging in the company’s strategies that will promote the three pillars of Legend GROWTH, PROFITABILITY, and CULTURE.

Job Responsibilities

• Grow the Hitterdal locations footprint by implementing and executing a strategic territory sales plan to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Identify and recruit new dealers and work with dealers to identify new growers.
• Successfully implement Legend’s marketing initiatives to build brand awareness throughout the territory and support dealer efforts in marketing Legend Seeds.
• Manage and track a budget for your territory and the Hitterdal facility.
• Utilize information from the Product Manager and Agronomy team to bring beneficial training and knowledge to your customers and their growers.
• Oversee site operations including deliveries, returns, asset maintenance and inventory management.

Qualifications

Best Candidate will have

• Associate degree or higher in: Agriculture, Business, Precision Ag, or related field
• Possess a passion for agriculture and working knowledge in the agriculture industry with an emphasis on sales
• Proven record in leadership and relationship management
• Valid driver’s license
• Commercial Driver’s License (or ability to get in 6 months)
• Commercial Applicator License (or ability to get in 6 months)
• Agronomy experience
• Previous seed handling experience
• Ability to think analytically.
• Authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

What does Legend Seeds offer you?

At Legend Seeds you have a chance to make a difference. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative, and grow.  A position at Legend Seeds is more than just a job; it’s the chance to work among friends every day and to see the results of your hard work firsthand.  We work in a lively, intuitive, and family-orientated environment that offers:

Competitive Pay ~ Health Insurance ~ Long-Term Disability ~ Life Insurance ~ Paid Time Off ~ Retirement ~ ESOP

Will you fit in here?

If you personally identify with our five core values, then we believe you will be an excellent fit for the culture at Legend Seeds:

​ Respectful​

• All staff, dealers, and growers are treated with respect​
• Open to understanding another person's point of view​

Team Approach​

• Our individual backgrounds are combined to bring strength, dedication, and knowledge to help our dealers and growers achieve success​
• We are structured for local support for the dealer's and grower's success​

Integrity​

• Consistent and fair, always doing what is right in our actions​
• Remain honest and true to our word​

Sustainable Growth​

• We are dedicated to expanding our market presence while nurturing the sustainable development of our community and resources.
• We believe in the collective growth of our teams, individuals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and mutual success.

Innovative​

• Industry leaders with the latest thoughts and technologies​
• Solutions-based approach to overcome challenges large and small​

Work Environment

• This job operates out of our Hitterdal, MN Location.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.  In addition this position will use warehouse equipment including a forklift, seed treater, tractor and seed conveyors.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some standing, and lifting is required. This would require bending and the ability to lift to 50 pounds as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, typical hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional earlier start times, evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

• Position requires travel through the local sales territory during the day.  Occasional overnights.

EEO Statement

Legend Seeds provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.