[Remote] Field Sales Representative - Southern Idaho

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, focused on innovation for agriculture. The Field Sales Representative is responsible for providing product recommendations to customers while growing FMC's footprint in Southern Idaho, managing customer accounts, and achieving sales targets. Responsibilities Generate significant annual revenue for the organization Manage of customer accounts, identify and develop new prospects to sell FMC products Focus on sales targets, business development, building customer relationships and resolving customer issues Develop and execute account plan, negotiating to meet sales targets and considering margins and revenue Build customer business relationships Prepare sales presentations, call plans, proposals, and reports for internal and external communication Obtain and communicate market information related to sales volumes Forecast customer business plans/needs Obtain and communicate competitive practices and assist in the assessment of competitive information Identify and develop new business opportunities for increased sales to existing accounts or acquiring new accounts Coordinate interface between customer and other company resources (technical, supply chain) to provide value added service to accounts Identifies opportunities resulting in the development and implementation of appropriate actions Mentor and lead sales representatives in neighboring territories Responsible for working in a customer segmentation model considering account financials Collaborates effectively with peer sales professionals and corporate commercial colleagues Requires 50% travel to service territory responsibilities Skills Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Agriculture or related Life Science and 10+ years of relevant sales experience, or High School Diploma and 13+ years of relevant sales experience 10+ years sales experience Experience making data-driven decisions leveraging CRM systems Core principals in value selling and agronomics Experience facilitating and executing complex projects Strong financial and business acumen Experience driving new and existing business opportunities with key accounts (including national accounts) within a sales territory Demonstrated ability to make decisions under minimum supervision; frequently makes decisions of a complex nature within operating guidelines Experience in leveraging critical accounts the support of national accounts Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments; makes decisions of a complex nature where independent judgment and creativity are required Demonstrated ability to negotiate with middle to senior management Strong negotiation skills with external stakeholders to drive favorable agreements for both parties Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to sales representatives in neighboring territories without a direct reporting relationship Has led projects or special assignments involving work outside the area/region Proven track record in making instant impact on sales in a given territory Valuable resource to others within the sales organization Experience executing projects independently Certified Crop Advisor or MBA a plus Company Overview FMC Corporation is an US-based chemical manufacturing company producing solutions for the agricultural, textile, and healthcare industries. It was founded in 1883, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http//www.fmc.com. Company H1B Sponsorship FMC Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 28 in 2023, 24 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 41 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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