Position Wanted: Director of Business Development

An experienced Director of Business Development with agriculture and commercial experience in business planning, and forecasting seeks an opportunity to lead a sales and marketing team.

Professional experience includes:

  • Directly managing sales reps and distributor ag networks in the U.S. and Canada;
  • Building a company university training program for standard practices that yielded a $3 million sales increase;
  • Identifying and securing new direct sale opportunities resulting $9 million of new business; Establishing key accounts and strategic plans in 28 states and four provinces, resulting in 4% net profit;
  • Leading and providing strategic direction for $18 million territory of $262 total ag business;
  • Developing the market segmentation and channel development strategies for 30%+ market share growth;
  • Implementing national trade show programs for product awareness;
  • Training dealers, customers and CEOs on use of innovative products;
  • Exceeded revenue forecast by 9% during a time of 15% budget constraints;
  • Establishing relationships, understanding expectations, and building trust.

Member companies who would like to receive this candidate’s résumé and cover letter should contact Elaina Jackson at elaina@farmequip.org. S