Corteva Hiring For Account Manager Seed Nutrien Eastern Region (il, In, Mi, Oh) at Springfield, IL, United States Full Time

Job Description

Description

Who are we, and what do we do?

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow whatxe2x80x99s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture xe2x80x93 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.

We are currently looking for an Account Manager to serve the eastern corn belt. The Account Manager (AM) represents Corteva as the business integrator with national and regional account(s) to advance Corteva products and offerings to meet customer needs, meet financial objectives and establish and capitalize on new markets and technologies.

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Build an understanding of how national accounts are organized and how decisions are made (eg. what & who drives their decisions) within their organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at both the regional as well as Divisional level of assigned accounts.
• Serve as the focal point for resolution of issues with assigned accounts.
• Facilitate the development and strengthening of relationships between Corteva and accounts at various levels within each organization.
• Continually teach accounts improved ways to meet the needs of their customers, ensuring that all have the necessary skills and information needed to meet expectations.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and the Commercial Units to lead the development and implementation of account plans for the national accounts which advance the objectives of both Corteva and the account.
• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual purchase and sales objectives which are aligned with U.S. financial targets for all assigned accounts.
• Help to effectively design and implement specific grow and defend strategies within accounts
• Implement Marketing Programs with accounts consistent with the accounts managing processes to optimize results
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of associated Corteva products and services.
• Continue to develop professionally by remaining current with new industry technologies
• Remain current on sales management innovations and developments.
• Serve as a role model of sales skills and customer responsiveness with national accounts
• Work with sales management to assign account responsibility to develop and implement account action plans.

This is a virtual role that my be located anywhere in the eastern corn-belt , preference would be located near an airport.

Qualifications

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• BS in Agronomy (or equivalent), Marketing or other related field with demonstrated knowledge of agricultural markets
• Minimum of 10 years of marketing and/or sales experience with demonstrated ability in consultative selling and negotiation
• Broad geographic and cross-functional experience is a competitive advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work with management level Agronomy of major accounts
• Ability to travel extensively, located near airport for ease of travel to account locations
• Strong people leadership skills

Benefits:
What you can expect from us:

• Comprehensive benefits package including
• Competitive health, vision, and dental insurance

o Sales incentive bonus plan
o 401k company match
o 4 weeks paid time off to start & paid holidays

• Company-provided cell phone, laptop, vehicle, and business expense account
• Work-life balance xe2x80x93 a varied mix of working from a home office and spending time out in the field

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Ready to grow your perspectives, impact, and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

At Corteva Agrisciencexe2x84xa2, we seek to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume. This means we will help rejuvenate the agricultural ecosystem to support people and the planet and to ensure progress for generations to come.

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