Area Manager - Evergreen FS - Clinton, IL

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000/year plus bonus * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT: Assists with the development and implementation of marketing plans, generating profitability, and maximizing organic growth through key marketing activities. * SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP: Supervises, leads, and develops the assigned Crop Specialists, Crop Associates, and the Location Manager personnel to successfully grow the company’s business by providing leadership, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and actively maintaining performance management standards. * _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: _* Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans within assigned territory. Ensures profitable sales growth of assigned territory through target marketing, competitive analysis, risk management, and continual management and evaluation of assigned location managers and product sales team. Develops and implements an effective sales administration plan that includes setting expectations, training, regular in-field coaching, measuring results, and follow-up. Develops annual sales goals and key objectives that align with organizational goals and objectives through collaboration with assigned product sales team and location managers, oversees implementation and is responsible for outcome. Oversees management of fixed assets and inventories through collaboration with assigned location managers, if applicable. Responsible for ensuring assigned product sales team and location managers comply with government regulatory requirements, safety standards and company policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring company credit policies and procedures are followed within assigned product sales team and location managers. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:* Recruits, selects, and retains quality personnel. Trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees to develop individual talents. Conducts and assists with training and informational meetings. Assists with the development of the company budget by forecasting sales volumes, projected margins and expense items. Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts. Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. * * * QUALIFICATIONS:* Normally requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related area or the equivalent thereof, and 6 years or more of business related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate advanced marketing skills and sales leadership, supervisory skills, generate profitable sales, build a repeat customer base, and gain market share. Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and have the ability to travel independently and overnight. Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant. Prefer an understanding of GROWMARK energy division products and services. Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable professional certifications associated with the agronomy industry (CCA). Occasionally exposed or required to: * Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.) * Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures * May be required to work at varying heights * Lift 51 - 70 lbs. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. *WHAT WE OFFER: * * Competitive compensation and benefits package * Opportunities for growth and advancement * A supportive and collaborative work environment * The chance to make a difference in agriculture and our communities. Evergreen FS proudly serves our members in the Illinois counties of DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford, and in the Michigan counties of Gratiot, Clinton, Genesee, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Saginaw, and Shiawassee. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations. We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.