Pioneer District Sales Lead - SE Minnesota

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

20h • Remote

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Pioneer District Sales Leader to serve southeast Minnesota. This role involves leading a high-performing team and providing solutions to customers, contributing to the future of agriculture through science and technology. The hired individual 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 communicate, support and implement 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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