Sales Account Executive

Title: Sales Account Executive

Location: Must be located in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, or Ohio

Position Summary

The Sales Account Executive is a field-based, growth-focused role responsible for developing new business within the feed, grain, and agribusiness sectors. This position is best suited for a self-directed, industry-savvy seller who thrives in a greenfield territory and is motivated to build pipeline through outbound prospecting and in-person customer engagement.

The Sales Account Executive works cross-functionally with Ever.Ag sales leadership, product, services, and customer success teams while maintaining a high level of autonomy. This is not a desk-based or inbound sales role; travel and proactive pipeline development are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Ever.Ag solutions, with a primary focus on Prairie Systems
• Proactively identify, prospect, and engage new customers within the feed, grain, and agribusiness markets
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline primarily through outbound efforts and field-based selling
• Lead customer discovery conversations and deliver compelling, value-based sales presentations in person and virtually
• Navigate long and variable buying cycles common in small and mid-sized agribusinesses
• Establish trusted relationships with owners, managers, and operational decision-makers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure solutions, negotiate terms, and close deals
• Accurately document sales activity, pipeline, and forecasts in CRM
• Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to expand market presence and generate opportunities
• Partner with Customer Success to support onboarding, adoption, and long-term customer satisfaction
• Provide market and customer feedback to internal teams to help inform product and service enhancements
• Travel frequently to customer sites and territories while adhering to all company safety and driving policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working in or selling to the agriculture industry is required
• Strong preference for experience within feed, grain, dairy, or livestock-related agribusinesses
• Prior ag-oriented sales experience is a plus; SaaS experience is helpful but not required
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, build pipeline from scratch, and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously preferred
• Comfort with prospecting, rejection, and long sales cycles
• Experience using CRM tools to track activity and manage opportunities preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (average 50%, with some variability)
• Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, maintain a valid driver’s license, and comply with company driving policies

Competencies for Success

• Industry Credibility & Customer Focus: Understands agricultural operations and communicates effectively with industry professionals
• Self-Motivation & Initiative: Takes ownership of territory and results; thrives with autonomy and minimal oversight
• Resilience & Persistence: Handles rejection constructively and maintains long-term prospect relationships
• Communication Skills: Clearly articulates value propositions and adapts messaging to varied audiences
• Analytical Thinking: Evaluates customer needs, timing, and constraints to advance opportunities effectively
• Integrity & Accountability: Operates with transparency, professionalism, and a results-oriented mindset
• Action-Oriented: Proactively identifies opportunities and follows through without waiting for direction