Territory Manager, Pioneer, SE Illinois

• Recruitment:
• Seller recruitment is the highest priority and responsibility of this role. Two days a week.
• Recruit, select, and retain a high quality professional sales force that can meet the needs of customers.
• Sales:
• Responsible for direct selling larger accounts within assigned territory.
• Team selling with local sellers to accounts in that area – includes on farm sales calls for both existing customers and prospects.
• Directly manage the assignment of customers and prospects to sales representatives.
• Identify customer and prospect opportunities and establish a plan to capitalize on these opportunities with sellers.
• Technical skills/product understanding:
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
• Troubleshoot customer complaints and work to resolve them.\
• Provide agronomic support and advice to growers and prospects. 
• Manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts which includes developing and maintaining the relationship and servicing the account either personally or through an assigned point of sale.
• Provide necessary skills and knowledge training to meet sales performance objectives.
• Management:
• Coach sales team to enhance selling activity, differentiate products/services, and build relationships.
• Serve as a role model, teacher and coach to sales representatives, demonstrating sales skills and customer responsiveness.
• Set sales targets and tactical plans with each sales rep for assigned customers and prospects.

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related field sales experience.

• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production practices preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment
• Ability to pass driving record background check
• VISA Sponsorship and International relocation are NOT offered 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

• 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.

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.