District Sales Leader, Pioneer, NW Iowa

Corteva Agriscience • NA-US-IA-Virtual Office, IA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer District Sales Leader serving northwest Iowa. If you have a passion for leading a high-performing team and providing solutions to customers, this is a great opportunity for you! If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years of Ag marketing or sales experience to include the management, coaching and development of employees and teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of selling methodology, tools, and techniques, Pioneer products, services and route-to-market, awareness of crop protection products & services.
• Strong ability to build relationships, collaborate and create buy-in.
• Ability to use market intelligence, data and feedback to create insights, drive action and influence change.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple functional areas of a seed business.
• Intermediate level understanding of corn and soybean production and the Pioneer route-to-market.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coach and lead a team of high performing Territory Managers and Field Agronomists.
• Drive performance results including but not limited to revenue and discounts, market share, penetration, concentration, retention, cross-sell of product lines, and expense budgets.
• Effectively communicates, supports and implements company product, marketing and other initiatives to drive the desired results.
• Lead and drive district strategy and tactical plans that capitalize on market opportunities, and align with the Illinois Area Strategy and company goals and policies.
• Drive a sales effectiveness plan for the area that ensures 100% customer and prospect coverage and uniform, high-quality Pioneer brand experience for all.
• Actively support the Area Leadership Team by participating in meetings, helping create and drive strategy, leading projects and collaborating in sharing of ideas, best practices and market opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to the Leadership team, finance, supply, sales support and sales leaders from other areas of Corteva
• Develop strong relationships with the Pioneer Sales Agencies within the district.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree