What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Account Manager position at Vayda?
We're Vayda.
Vayda (vay
•duh) is a technology and services company with the mission to perfect and promote regenerative agriculture systems that propel farm profitability and resiliency at scale. We are passionate about working alongside farmers to implement innovative solutions that support a successful transition to regenerative agriculture.
Vayda works from the ground up, using its own farmed acres and technology to develop field-tested best practices for farm-scale regenerative transitions that can be customized to every operation's unique context. As such, Vayda paves a transition path that protects a growers' yield and grows their profitability throughout the conversion to regenerative practices.
We are made up of diverse backgrounds: farmers, scientists, engineers, technologists, agronomists and entrepreneurs. From this diversity comes a great degree of innovation, new ideas and respect for agriculture.
Vayda is a US Public Benefit Corporation backed by the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and other experienced sector investors.
Our Regional Customer Success Manager role
As the Regional Customer Success Manager (RCSM) for Vayda's Soil offering, your role is pivotal in driving the company's mission and goals in the Delta region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent Vayda and its Mission: You are the face of Vayda in the Delta. It's crucial to embody the company's mission and goals in all your interactions with growers.
- Build Relationships with Growers: Your primary focus is on engaging with growers in the region. Spend time understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations. Build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
- Business Development: Identify opportunities to expand Vayda's presence in the delta region. This involves prospecting new growers who are interested in transitioning from conventional to regenerative agriculture.
- Customer Success and Satisfaction: Ensure that value is delivered as promised to current growers. Follow up regularly to gather feedback, address any concerns, and identify areas for improvement.
- Educate and Advocate: Serve as an educator and advocate for regenerative agriculture practices. Provide growers with resources, training, and support to help them successfully transition to these methods.
- Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Keep abreast of the latest developments and trends in regenerative agriculture and related technologies.
By effectively executing these responsibilities, you will play a crucial role in shaping Vayda's high-tech regenerative future and establishing the company as a leader in the industry.
Specific Requirements:
- Residency in Southeast Missouri with familiarity with the local agricultural community.
- A degree in agriculture, agronomy, or similar.
- 3 years experience in a farmer focused incentive based sales position.
- 5 years experience in the agriculture industry.
- Familiarity with emerging ag tech, on-farm applications, and operations.
- Experience working with and building start-up businesses is preferred, but not required.
