Channel Development Manager – Prairie Region

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our commercial products harness the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops.  We provide new and sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour. 

Position: Channel Development Manager - Southern Nebraska, Kansas, Eastern Colorado 

Reports to: Director, Channel Development 

Location:  Remote – in region 

We are looking for an experienced professional in channel development who wants to make a positive difference by helping propel our rep network success. As a Channel Development Manager, you will be a critical member of our Commercial Operations team, to recruit and develop new points of sale and contribute to the expansion of our sales representative and dealer network. This position will be involved support early onboarding activities, drive regional territory planning, and a resource for the sales rep network channel.  You will work closely with Regional Sales Leads, Territory Sales Managers, Regional Training Managers, Commercial and Seed Treatment Agronomists to support our sales professionals to be recognized by farmers as the trusted advisor network for sustainable Nitrogen farm solutions and primary supplier of Nitrogen to our customer base.   

Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to channel development efforts and execution of the go to market strategy by recruiting and developing new point of sale relationships 
• Participate in early onboarding efforts to ensure new points of sale have the best opportunity to succeed and execute on sales goals 
• Drives regional efforts in sales rep territory planning 
• Provides input into channel distribution strategy, pricing and programs, market promotion, and helping drive a unified message across the sales channel 
• Interacts closely with our Regional Sales Leads, Territory Sales Manager, Regional Training Managers, Commercial and Seed Treatment Agronomists to effectively meet sales goals  

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor degree in agricultural business or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 5+ years in ag sales, marketing, business development in a managerial capacity 
• Experience in managing and recruiting a team of sales representatives/dealers 
• Experience in rep territory planning 
• Strong understanding of ag inputs and Nitrogen management solutions 
• Be a forward thinker and anticipate needs of the commercial effort 
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills and ability to build sustainable positive relationships of trust with internal and external stakeholders 
• Must be able to work in a nimble, fast paced environment, requiring excellent time management and organizational skills  
• Excellent problem-solving skills to provide solutions to customer and sales team challenges 
• Flexibility and adaptability--must be able to adjust quickly to changing needs of the business or individual customers 
• Must be self-motivated and strive for excellence 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel) 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States 
• Travel Requirements:  50% - 60% within assigned region 

What we offer: 

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
• Stock options 
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Annual Training & Development support 
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team