Barrett Ranes
Sebree,KY
Summary
Sales professional who has built career around the mentality that relationships drive results. Conducting day to day business in a manner that gives upmost respect to all team members, customers and associates. Working each day to improve performance that drives results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
Corteva Agriscience
Sebree, KY
06.2014 - Current
- Opened up a new sales district with Seed Consultants in SW Indiana, S. Illinois and parts of West Kentucky. Grew district year over year hitting benchmark goals.
- Hired several new points of resale as well as direct accounts that are still viable points of sell,
- Retained these business relationships and dealer networks through brand consolidation and merger in 2018, grew the district exponentially while working with the Nutech Seed brand the past 8 years.
- Conducted business in a manner that has positioned myself and brand for continued growth and profitability that will sustain into the future.
- Work well with regional team, utilizing other team members strategies, and agronomic advice to bring the best possible information and solutions to growers.
Owner/Operator
Ranes Farms
Sebree, KY
05.2013 - Current
- Manage day to day operations, financials and logistics on corn, soybean and tobacco farm across Webster and Hopkins counties in Western Kentucky.
- Implement growth strategies that use data and profitably over emotion to ensure future generations are positioned to continue farming.
- Established relationships with suppliers and vendors to open avenues of information that drive increased yield and margin.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2013
Skills
Sales leadership- working within a network of dealers and resellers to bring the most up to date product and agronomic knowledge to associates
Goal setting- Establishing clear and concise objectives and implementing strategies that position district to reach and exceed expectations
Product knowledge- Having detailed understanding of hybrids/varieties that give a competitive edge to growers and push them to utilize new and emerging technology
Relationship and rapport- Ability to relate and retain connections with growers on a level that surpasses a supplier/vendor connection and moves toward a relationship rooted in respect, trust and personal interactions
Timeline
District Sales Manager
Corteva Agriscience
06.2014 - Current
Owner/Operator
Ranes Farms
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Murray State University