Kevin Altendorf
Red Wing,MN
Summary
Achieved consistent sales growth through effective management of customer relationships and strategic training of sales agronomists. Developed strong partnerships across animal agriculture and agronomy sectors, consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals while managing budgets and territories.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Development Manager
Winfield United
Red Wing, Mn
01.2024 - Current
- Cultivated customer relationships through regular engagement with sales agronomists at large ag retail.
- Developed and delivered training for sales agronomists on new and existing products, enhancing product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
- Oversaw budget for sales territory, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource allocation.
Territory Sales Manager
Pivot Bio
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed sales territory for a startup biological company, recruited dealers, sold to growers, and developed strategies for marketing a new product and company in the industry.
Field Sales Rep
Bayer Crop Science
08.2010 - 01.2022
- Managed large retail and independent seed accounts to strengthen customer relationships.
- Oversaw marketing budget for 88,000 units of corn and 45,000 bags of soybeans, delivering agronomic and sales training support to enhance sales effectiveness.
- Achieved Master Sales Winner designation for outstanding sales performance.
District Sales and Location Manager
Cooperative Resources International
Shawano , WI
06.1994 - 08.2010
- Managed marketing of over 100K head of livestock annually, managed office, sales and yard staff.
- Coordinated marketing schedule with all sites, solicited livestock seller and buyers.
- Lead a team of sales and service technicians.
Education
B.S. - Agriculture Industries and Marketing
University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
06-1995
A.A.S - Business
Brainerd Community College
06-1992
Skills
- Account Management
- Personnel Management
- Sales Training
- Relationship Building
- Agronomic experience
- Leadership
Timeline
Sales Development Manager
Winfield United
01.2024 - Current
Territory Sales Manager
Pivot Bio
01.2022 - 01.2024
Field Sales Rep
Bayer Crop Science
08.2010 - 01.2022
District Sales and Location Manager
Cooperative Resources International
06.1994 - 08.2010
B.S. - Agriculture Industries and Marketing
University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
A.A.S - Business
Brainerd Community College