Description

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Crop Protection District Sales Leader serving the state of Illinois area.

If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and leading a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!

The District Sales Leader is responsible for managing the sales of Corteva Agriscience crop protection products and services in an assigned area.

This position develops and implements tactical plans to support the successful execution of Strategic Marketing Plans (SMP) including sales programs and policies in line with business objectives.

The District Sales Leader leads district personnel in achieving business objectives and coach individuals on the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed.

This is a remote position location preference in Central Illinois. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

What You’ll Do :

Manages District Sales Team

• Provides leadership, vision, direction and focus for District sales activities while fostering learning and motivation of employees
• Manages employee performance by clearly communicating expectations and coaching individuals on gaps in skills and abilities required for success
• Continuously evaluates sales team members’ performance and holds individuals accountable for meeting established performance expectations

Develops Relationships With Key Customers

• Builds and manages relationships with key customers and influencers to promote products and services in alignment with Area marketing and sales strategies
• Actively gathers market conditions, trends, and competitive activity and communicates information to the team
• Develops Relationships With Key Customers
• Manages assigned sales plan within budget and continually seeks growth opportunities within District
• Integrates District and Area business plans
• Collaborates with team to prioritize customers and oversees sales activities within District

Achieves Organizational Performance Goals

• Sales Revenue
• Market Share
• Penetration of New Products

Qualifications

What do we expect from You?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years of Ag marketing or sales experience to include the management and development of employees and teams
• Knowledge or training in a specialized, technical, or professional discipline such as Agronomy, Plant Science, Marketing, Agri-business, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Selling methodology, tools, and techniques. Pioneer products and services, awareness of crop protection products & services.
• Visa sponsorship and international relocation are NOT available for this position

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

Last updated : 2024-04-29