Kyle P. Riggs
Anderson
Summary
Trusted sales professional with extensive experience in account and customer relationship management. Cultivates, nurtures and maintains long-term customer relationships to boost sales and grow brand visibility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Cargill
03.2007 - 08.2025
- Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with key clients for sustained growth.
- Developed a reputation as a trusted advisor among clients by demonstrating exceptional knowledge of products and services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Built client relationships by acting as liaison between customer service and sales teams.
Mycogen Seeds Territory Manager
Dow AgroSciences
05.2005 - 03.2007
- Achieved 1 million dollars in sales while staying within the allotted yearly budget
- Manage a twelve county territory consisting of 6 retail and 4 farmer/dealer accounts
- Continually seek new customers through prospecting with each of the 10 dealers
- Position test plots and research hybrid genetics to provide accurate product positioning
- Educate customers on the value of traits and premium priced products in our industry
- Generate new ideas and tools for dealers to implement for increased profitability
- Use strong communication and interpersonal skills to enhance customer relationships
Agricultural Chemical Sales Intern
Dow AgroSciences
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Interacted daily with sales force and their customers within three different sales districts
- Handled customer requests and complaints regarding chemical products
- Developed strong customer relationships through rapport building and meeting customer’s needs
- Investigated and informed customers of soybean aphid outbreaks and movements
- Presented product information to control soybean aphids through lecture and literature
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Systems Management, Agricultural Business Management and Animal Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2005
Skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Multitasking and organization
- Goals and performance
- Account servicing
- Consultative sales
Timeline
Account Manager
Cargill
03.2007 - 08.2025
Mycogen Seeds Territory Manager
Dow AgroSciences
05.2005 - 03.2007
Agricultural Chemical Sales Intern
Dow AgroSciences
06.2004 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Systems Management, Agricultural Business Management and Animal Science
Purdue University
Awards
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Dow Chemical Sales Excellence Award, Risk Manager (2 terms), Gimlet Leadership Honorary, Steer Show Committee – Chairman, Treasurer, Charity Christmas Event – Founder/Chairman, Alpha Mu Honorary Fraternity, Purdue Grand Prix Race Chairman, Alpha Zeta Honorary Fraternity, Ten year 4-H member, Semester Honors (2 Terms)
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