Account Development Lead

Syngenta Group • Sioux Falls, SD

5d • $101,500 - $188,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta Seeds is seeking an Account Development Lead to drive the growth and strength of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota. This high-impact leadership role focuses on influence, strategy, and execution. The Lead serves as a key district leader, partnering with Golden Harvest Seed Sales Representatives, sales leadership, and cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities, strengthen the dealer network, and establish consistent practices for recruiting, launching, and developing new Seed Advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of sales, account development, or relevant commercial experience, preferably within agriculture.
• Ability to lead through influence and drive results across teams without direct reporting relationships.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and business partners.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to achieve business objectives.
• Strategic thinking, ability to identify growth opportunities, and ability to translate strategy into action.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence aligning stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from planning through execution.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Syngenta products, the seed industry, and Go-To-Market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop new points of sale into trusted Golden Harvest advisors and advocates.
• Drive district recruiting strategy with Seed Sales Representatives and maintain a consistent, year-round focus on building the dealer network.
• Influence and align cross-functional teams around recruiting priorities, growth opportunities, and annual targets.
• Lead best practices for launching new businesses and help new Seed Advisors establish a strong foundation for long-term success.
• Shape the onboarding experience by driving consistency, coordinating resources, and supporting training for new Seed Advisors.
• Partner with the Account Development team and District Manager to establish recruiting priorities and targets aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to achieve annual recruiting and retention goals.
• Connect Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance to support contract management and remove barriers to successful onboarding.
• Improve the Seed Advisor recruiting and onboarding process by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and the overall experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Corporate discounts.
• Flexible work options.
• A culture that promotes professional development and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior