The Technical Sales Manager for Seed Applied Technology will support the Environmental Solutions team. The role will be responsible for selling, positioning and educating seed applied technology products with U.S. distribution, ag retail channel members, independent seed companies and COI’s. The role will also ongoing training and support for sales teams, support portfolio management and help introduce new products.
Primarily responsible for new account development and expanding business sales to existing accounts. Drive sales effectiveness within designated geography and carry individual or team sales quota: responsible for revenue by team and self. Administer sales policies and programs to meet sales and profit goals. Manage and build relationships with current customers. Identify and establish relationships with new customers. Promote and sell custom offerings, be the expert on products and services and the competitive industry offerings. May serve as role model / mentor to others but will not directly supervise. Demonstrate deep understanding of business processes and channel partner needs to provide feedback and improve overall sales effectiveness.
Qualifications:
5 plus years’ experience selling, preferred in seed applied technologies
Ability to learn and adapt as portfolio expands
Proven history with building customer relationships and consultative selling
Previous background on launching new products and services
Travel 50% or more of the time
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
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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.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of sales experience
- Experience selling seed applied technologies
- Ability to learn and adapt as the product portfolio expands
- Proven history of building customer relationships and consultative selling
- Previous experience launching new products and services
- Ability to travel 50% or more of the time
What We Do
Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
Why Work With Us
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come.
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