Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Strategic Account Manager serving the Pioneer brand in the Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana, reporting to the Area Leader. If you have a passion for working with some of the most influential farms, creatively identifying opportunities and collaborating with a team to create a plan to exceed customer expectations, this is a great opportunity for you! If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with District Leaders, Territory Managers and Sales Agencies to identify and target strategic growth accounts, refreshing this list annually
Lead the identification of growth opportunities on each farm, based on their unique sets of needs
Lead the creation and oversee the execution of customer success plans, utilizing the full Pioneer team to meet farm needs, resulting in increased Pioneer brand seed sales
Active participation in the Area Leadership Team, helping set strategies and develop and execute tactics to enable long-term success across the area, including the leading of Area projects
Support the aligned District Leader in the development and execution of district level initiatives, and support the coaching and development of sales team members
Collaborate with local sales teams to manage supply and budgets to create success for all
What Skills You’ll Need:
A passion for working with some of the most influential farms in Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana
Ability to network effectively within complex farming organizations, creating strong relationships
Strong sales experience with proven ability to creatively identify opportunities and effectively deliver unique solutions to the farm
Strong ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and lead via influence to drive an aligned approach across each farm and deliver an exceptional customer experience
Comfort working with digital farm software and potentially drone technologies
Ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture to effectively align the approach for each farm back to the Territory, District, Area and company strategies
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 or more years of seed sales experience, with a portion working directly with large farming operations
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
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
Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
The salary range for this position is $126,000.00 to $158,000.00.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
