Sales Lead

As a Sales Lead, you will be critical in building our business and accelerating growth. 

If you are a problem-solver and strategic thinker and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, this is your opportunity to join a team revolutionizing how food is grown and made available to people.  

About Us:

Area 2 Farms is empowering farmers to revitalize local agriculture with cutting-edge technology.  In doing so, we are bridging the gap between convenience and the intimate connections between people, communities, and foods that make them healthy. 

Our mantra is simple: “move the farm, not the food”.  

Backed by leading venture firms, our farms enable organic, always-in-season food within 10 miles of 90% of Americans. 

The Role

Area 2 Farms seeks an energetic and passionate Sales Lead who will drive growth and revenue generation. This role will be responsible for expanding existing business and developing new local customers. The Sales Leader will be the point of contact for all account matters, anticipate the customers’ needs, and work closely with the farm team to ensure all needs are met.

The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable agriculture and embraces Area 2 Farms’ core values and mission. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, analytical, and highly organized person to join a rapidly growing, innovative company focused on improving the 21st-century food system.

Areas of Responsibility

• Grow revenue, profit, and local market share by proactively identifying strategic and long-term growth and profit opportunities.
• Work with the executive leadership team to develop strategy and proactively track progress toward operational goals.
• Develop trusting relationships between community partners, farmers, and the company.
• Sustain and grow business with existing customers.
• Manage all communication between customers and internal teams.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales materials for account presentations.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Enter and update customer records in CRM software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience. Preference for experience in the food industry.
• Experience in account management.
• Experience in cold calling, networking, and lead generation, all with the ability to capture and close new business.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• A flexible schedule and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision (some weekends and nights required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands the culture of a rapidly growing disrupter brand.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to build and lead a brand-new operation from the ground up.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pre-IPO equity because we believe that all employees should be invested in our future
• A chance to work with a dynamic and proven team.
• The potential for significant career growth and advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strive to grow an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of background and circumstances. We nurture diversity because we appreciate the uniqueness and differences between people. Each employee’s distinctive experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints help us build a resilient environment where we can all learn, grow, and create great things together. All applicants are given equal opportunity regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, belief, culture, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation.

When you work hard and are kind, amazing things happen!