COUNTRY MANAGER
: Job Details :

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 7+ years of working experience in Business Development and Managerial roles
• Bachelors degree in business or any related field.
• Result-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Agriculture and/or Seeds Machinery experience highly preferred
• Strong communication, cooperation, and presentation skills
• Travel: 50-60% is required
• Location: Remote but willing to be in Sioux Falls, SD office 1 week/month

Our client, a global leader in designing and manufacturing machinery for seed and grain processing in the agriculture industryis seeking to hire an experienced, driven,and energetic Country Manager with a strong record of leading successful business development strategies within the same or a similar industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a business-savvy, entrepreneurial and passionate professional skilled with relationship management, communication and technical skills. The ideal candidate will get a thrill from playing a pivotal role in the growth of the sales numbers as well as making an impact to contribute to the companys continued growth and success.

About our client,

Headquartered in Slagelse, Denmark, our client is a leading global company specializing in the design and manufacturing of seed and grain processing equipment. With a focus on innovation and high-quality engineering, we provide solutions to the agricultural and food industries. Their products help ensure efficient sorting, cleaning, and conditioning of seeds and grains, catering to diverse needs across the world. The company is committed to sustainability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

What Youll Be Doing

As the Country Manager, you will be responsible for generating sales, from lead acquisition to closing deals, as well as lead a team of 5 (including a service engineer, back-office assistant, part-time finance assistant, and a part-time warehouse specialist). The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment, is hands-on, and has a strong focus on achieving results and expanding market share. You should be a persuasive professional with proven success in implementing effective sales strategies and have a results-driven mindset. By leveraging both technical and business expertise, you will manage all sales aspects with top-notch professionalism, fostering long-lasting relationships with new customers while nurturing existing client relationships

Main Tasks

• Assess and evaluate current activities to develop initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance of the existing sales pipeline (including distributors) while planning for expansion and growth.
• Contribute to building brand awareness, and positioning the company as an innovative, capable, and reliable partner.
• Help foster a culture of brand advocacy (internally and externally) that is understood and valued by colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Provide insights to the team by investigating, researching, and developing initiatives to grow both new and existing products and customers.
• Oversee partner sales, direct sales, laboratory/test equipment, and leads generated from Europe.
• Collaborate with other leaders, teams, and advisors to develop competitor market intelligence, contributing to strategic product development planning

What We Expect from You

Your Work Experience & Education

• Bachelor level in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar
• 7+ years working experience in business development, team leadership, machinery sales, or similar role in the agriculture and/or capital equipment industry
• Experience within a highly competitive sector within the complex machinery industry
• Experience working with and/or for a European company is a plus.
• Ability to combine technical elements with business needs and business requirements of clients
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable but not required

Your Skills, Traits& Style

• Outstanding presentation and communication skills
• A real leader with a focus on team results as well as a strong hands-on mindset
• High integrity and excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Outgoing relationship-driven personality with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders