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Responsible for providing leadership and direction to APF for market and sales development activities covering micro-nutrients, biologicals and organic plant nutrition products.Accountable for design and development of the strategy and implementation of APFs Alternative Crop Nutrition activities supporting overall business objectives.Oversee and collaborate with the sales staff and strategic partners.

Primary activites are centered around the production of row crops, small grain crops, forages and cow/calf operations. Family owned and operated since 1898.

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Leads the Southwestern US in sales growth and business development by engaging with key customers, influencers and growers. Demonstrates the value of Wolf Trax™ Dry Dispersible Powder (DDP) micro nutrients, ProAcqua® water soluble micro nutrients, and Rocket Seeds™ nutritional seed treatments for use on row crops, cereals and high value crops throughout Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

New York, Us

Primarily responsible for the development and execution of the North American business plan for this Global manufacturer of Bio stimulants. Serve as the primary decision maker and relationship holder for regional and national agricultural crop input distributors and retailers, fertilizer and crop protection manufacturers. Identifies key business development opportunities within the segment.

London, England, Gb

Responsible for Agriculture leadership for the business unit. Primary responsibility is to develop the strategic and tactical components of the feedstock supply chain for the execution of licenses of BP’s LC Ethanol conversion technology - globally. The feedstock supply chain, combined with the conversion technology license, provide an end-end solution to clients in the LC space. Essential deliverable elements include: feedstock supply chain design, feedstock supply chain development and sustainable feedstock supply chain implementation support.

London, England, Gb

Responsible for coordinating all agricultural feedstock supply chain development activities for commercial lignocellulosic ethanol production facilities within the southeast region. These facilities are supported by dedicated agricultural production in the tens of thousands of acres. Coordinated all agriculture-related activities associated with feedstock supply chain development including land acquisition, farm design, feedstock bulk-up, farm establishment, contracting growers, harvest and haul operators, and other related goods and services. Developed and administered multimillion dollar budgets. Managed complex multidimensional projects. Served as the project manager for all agricultural activities. This role also works closely with a number of internal and external entities including the Agriculture Business Development Team, Feedstock Technology, Procurement, Legal and various state and local agencies.

Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, Ae

AdvantaUS is a research and development company focused on sorghum and sunflowers. Advanta is a member of the United Phosphorus, Ltd. (UPL) family of companies. Responsible for the company's branded program; "Alta Seeds", Biofuels efforts and vegetable seed business.Over each program, responsibilities included developing business and marketing plans to segment and target distribution and key influencers, developing short and long term customer action plans and anticipate/respond to market dynamics. Responsible for conducting product updates, trail infomation, technical and sales training to producers, retailers, distribution, and other influence groups. Responsible for developing accounts in this national rode and meeting Advanta's specified targets by creating value for the existing and new customer base through products, services, and/or solutions from Advanta and UPI. Timely reporting to identify opportunities, emerging threats, and competitive activities. Demonstrated a strong work ethic, self motivation, and be able to manage multiple projects on a budget. Participated in national and international cross functional teams as required. Demonstrated the ability to provide timely and accurate administration and the ability to communicate customer needs to others in the organization.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Regional account manger for the southwest region of the U.S. Responsibilities included developing a business plan to segment and target distribution and key influencers, developing short and long term customer action plans and anticipate/respond to market dynamics. Responsible for conducting product updates, trail infomation, technical and sales training to producers, retailers, distribution, and other influence groups. Responsible for managing accounts in this multi state territory and meeting UPI specified targets by creating value for the existing customer base through products, services, and/or solutions from UPI. . Demonstrated the ability to provide timely and accurate administration and the ability to communicate customer needs to others in the organization. Timely reporting to identify opportunities, emerging threats, and competitive activities. Demonstrated a strong work ethic, self motivation, and be able to manage multiple projects on a budget. Participated in regional, national and international cross functional teams as required.

District sales manager for Central and North Texas. Lead the sales effort for Pioneer Brand products. Served as a coach and leader to a team of sales professionals. Directly managed the assignment of customers and prospects to sales representatives. Provided leadership and vision for the distribution channel (representatives, dealers) in the district. Administered North American Sales policies and programs to meet sales and profit goals for the district. Created localized sales and marketing programs to increase market share. Continued to teach and develop the agronomic and sales skills of district sales representatives. Demonstrated ability to build/maintain strong relationships with customers, key industry/market influencers, and internal DuPont partners and teammates. Work effectively within a team environment. Lead and influenced teams/projects and coach individuals in accomplishing defined objectives/goals. Understands the needs and values of partners and customers and to develop solutions to satisfy/retain. Get results by taking initiative, overcoming obstacles, finding creative solutions. Work in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment. Works independently with minimum supervision and operate within budget.

Ludwigshafen, De

Sales representative covering the Texas & Oklahoma panhandles for agricultural products. Responsible for managing accounts in the territory and meeting Cyanamid specified targets by creating value for the existing customer base through products, services, and/or solutions from Cyanamid. Responsibilities included developing a business plan to segment and target retailers, distribution and key influencers, developing short and long term customer action plans and anticipate/respond to market dynamics. Responsible for conducting product updates, trials, technical and sales training to producers, retailers, distribution, and other influence groups. Timely reporting to identify opportunities, emerging threats, and competitive activities. Participated in regional or national cross functional teams is required. Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate administration and the ability to communicate customer needs to others in the organization. Demonstrated a strong work ethic, self motivation, and be able to manage multiple projects.

Basel, Basel, Ch

District sales manager for Central and North Texas. Managed sales representatives performance through the establishment, communication and clarification of expectations. Held individuals accountable for meeting established performance standards. Called on customers with representatives and serve as a role model, teacher and coach to sales representatives, demonstrating sales skills and customer responsiveness. Identifed customer and prospect opportunities and establish a plan to capitalize on these opportunities with sales representatives, dealers. Provided agronomic support and advice to growers and prospects and manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts which includes developing and maintaining the relationship, and servicing the account through an assigned point of sale. Maintained a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Garst products and services and trouble shoots some customer complaints and work to resolve them. Demonstrated ability to build/maintain strong relationships with customers, key industry/market influencers, and teammates. Worked effectively within a team environment. Lead and influenced teams/projects and coach individuals in accomplishing defined objectives/goals. Understands the needs and values of partners and customers and to develop solutions to satisfy/retain. Obtained results by taking initiative, overcoming obstacles, finding creative solutions. Worked independently with minimum supervision and operate within budget. Worked in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

San Antonio, Texas, Us

Financial analyst specializing in commerical lending relationships, cash flow analysis and loan review. Responsile for assessing the financial and economic performance of companies and businesses. Analyzed financial documents and statements to determine a company's value and predict potential future earnings. Offered an impartial point-of-view of a company's portfolio. Demonstrated the ability to build/maintain strong relationships with customers, key influencers, and teammates. Work effectively within a team environment. Lead and influence teams/projects and coach individuals in accomplishing defined objectives/goals. Understands the needs and values of partners and customers and to develop solutions to maintain and grow the business. Obtained results by taking initiative, overcoming obstacles, finding creative solutions.