Product Manager - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC10 months ago
Fresno, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full‐service agronomic solutions provider with nearly 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. As part of Helena Products Group (HPG), the Product Manager will plan, organize and manage business objectives for our commercially branded products to achieve short and long‐term division goals and overall company strategy. The designated territory is the coastal market from Oxnard, California to Salinas, California – candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to this region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promotes the sale of HPG branded products and services within the division.
  • Develops sales promotion programs and innovative ideas to increase sales and profits.
  • Trains and coaches the salesforce and leadership team on the HPG product line.
  • Travels with the sales team to make joint calls and present to potential customers.
  • Assists in conducting customer meetings and presentations regarding HPG products.
  • Establishes sales and profit goals in collaboration with Division Management and Strategic Account Managers.
  • Evaluates the performance of sales team members with respect to HPG products.
  • Monitors sales goals and communicates results with leadership.
  • Partners with cross-functional teams, including AGRIntelligence, Agronomy, and Fertilizer, to integrate and promote complete Helena offerings.
  • Collaborates with suppliers and academia to educate and train on HPG branded products.
  • Attends trade shows to support the sales team and manage booths.
  • Provides input for marketing HPG branded products and coordinates new product introductions.
  • Recommends label changes and communicates production needs to ensure adequate product supply.
  • Maintains inventory levels per leadership requirements.
  • Delivers excellent customer service to all internal and external stakeholders.
  • May be required to drive a company vehicle and perform other assigned duties.
  • Adheres to all company policies and maintains reliable, regular attendance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related field or a high school diploma with eight years of progressive, advanced experience in the agriculture business.
  • Three years of experience in the agriculture business is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities under varied conditions and pressures.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
  • Ability to give effective sales presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate in Spanish is a valuable asset.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000, bonus eligible with a company vehicle provided.
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY you do!
  • Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day, increasing up to 10% over time.
  • Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
  • Access earned pay between paychecks through Earned Wage Access with DailyPay and Wisely.
  • Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay – paid by Helena.
  • Free Short & Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
  • Education Assistance.
  • And much more!

Required Skills

PowerPoint
Team Training
Customer Service
Product Development
Effective Communication
Basic Spanish Proficiency
Field Sales
Public Speaking
Microsoft Office
Agricultural Product Management
Sales Promotion
Strategic Account Management
Excel
Relocation and Travel Coordination