• Sales Director, US Grain Storage Solutions

    AGI (Naperville, IL)


    Description

    Position Title: Sales Director, US Grain Storage Solutions

     

    Compensation Range: $104,000 to $204,000

     

    Department: US Farm

     

    About AGI

     

    AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    The US Grian Storage Solutions Sales Director will lead our U.S. business sales strategy and growth initiatives in grain handling, storage, and related solutions. This role is responsible for driving revenue, building strong customer relationships, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring sales growth across the region. The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and farm business acumen.

    Responsibilities:

    + Aligns regional sales objectives with AGI’s business strategy through active participation in sales strategy development, forecasting, sales resource planning, and budgeting

    + Identify market opportunities, emerging trends, and competitive dynamics to drive sustainable growth.

    + Lead sales and business development efforts to expand market share.

    + Ensures the region meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume, market share, and other key financial performance objectives

    + Manages performance through KPI’s; ensures sales activity meets objectives for sales channels and is accountable to meeting sales goals.

    + Partner with pricing & programs, engineering, supply chain, and service teams

    + Develop and direct the GSS Sales team and Dealer sales plan.

    + End User and Dealer development and growth for AGI Farm products.

    + Achieve sales goals by product and region as set out in the annual budget.

    + Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial targets for the business unit.

    + Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.

    + Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for direct reports.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering with credentials in sales management and agriculture equipment products or equivalent experience.

    + 10+ years' progressive experience in agriculture sales leadership

    + Proven track record of business development & sales leadership

    + Strong understanding of U.S. grain and storage markets, including regulatory and safety requirements.

    + Experience working with varying sales channels including direct and/or dealer distribution networks

    + Valid Driver’s License required.

    + Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 30% of the time

     

    Why AGI?

    We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

    We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

     

    Our Culture

     

    Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

    Benefits offered:

    + Annual bonus plan

    + Paid Time Off

    + Medical

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Life and AD&D

    + Short Term Disability

    + Long Term Disability

    + Voluntary Life

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Spending Accounts

    + 401k with match

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match

     

    With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

     

    AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

     

    Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.