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If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience! We have an exciting opportunity for aPioneer Seeds Strategic Account Manager serving Central North Dakota (Emmons, Burleigh, Logan, McIntosh, Kidder, McLean, Sheridan, Oliver, Morton, and Grant). If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and supporting a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!
The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for effectively building long-term business relationships that deliver a best-in-class customer experience with 30 +/- key growers.
This is a remote position and can be based anywhere in the geography. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.
What You’ll Do:
- Be the primary point of contact for a select group of customers for all Corteva related products including Pioneer seed, Crop Protection, and Granular digital solutions which includes ensuring that customers have full knowledge of our existing product line as well as introduction & education on new product offerings.
- Build and execute a comprehensive call strategy in collaboration with the Territory Manager & Sales Rep team. Lead the invoicing process, sales negotiation, and execution of the year-round call strategy to build incremental value by fulfilling specific customer needs through tailored solutions to meet assigned unit and revenue targets.
- Develop a value proposition to assist growers in achieving higher productivity and profitability. Organize and coordinate with subject matter experts across all functions to provide support & strengthen relationships with accounts. Establish relationships with third-party value/service providers as needed.
- Demonstrate the ability to increase penetration by calling on prospects and low share accounts to build relationships that lead to new business opportunities.
- Understand customer needs and provide feedback to the organization on product performance, program effectiveness, and competitive activity. Suggest improvements or alternative tactics to help achieve District and Territory goals.
- Continue to develop professionally by remaining current with new technologies, management innovations, and sales management developments.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Seven to ten (7-10) years Agriculture Sales and/or Agronomy experience and proven abilities
- Must be able to sell, negotiate, and influence
- Strong agronomy and knowledge of crop production practices
- Ability to pass a driving record background check
- Visa sponsorship and international relocation are NOT available for this position
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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
- Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
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.
