If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, you work at Corteva Agriscience! Corteva is currently seeking a District Sales Manager (DSM) for NuTech Seed in Northern Illinois.

The primary responsibilities of the DSM will be to grow seed sales, increase the market share of NuTech Seed products, maximize profitability and help our customers succeed in the field. The DSM is responsible for recruiting and developing profitable selling dealers and customers and engaging in ethical business practices within a specific geographic sales district.

NuTech Seed is a growing and vibrant brand in the Central Corn Belt helping farmers live a lifestyle around what really matters: success, enjoyment, and family.  Our focus remains on delivering seed with consistent performance potential, health, and aesthetics and protecting yields with the latest traits.  The NuTech expanded product portfolio is backed by some of the most knowledgeable seed professionals in the business.   

NuTech Seed is continuously evolving to meet growers' needs.  We are supported by Corteva Agriscience, the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture.  Corteva has harnessed agriculture's brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement to enrich the lives of producers and consumers alike.   

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere Within the geography listed above.  If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

What You'll Do:

• Increase sales and market share with NuTech Seed products.
• Develop District Business plans and strategies annually to support organizational strategies and objectives.
• Target, recruit, and develop new, profitable, selling dealers, direct buyers, and customers.
• Develop and deliver appropriate and timely dealer/customer sales meetings and/or field days.
• Build relationships with dealers, customers and business associates.
• Properly positions seed products, based on appropriate and sound agronomic practices and knowledge.
• Implement all company sales and marketing programs.
• Provide technical/product training to key dealers and customers.
• Complete all administrative functions on a timely basis.
• Maintain all company property assigned to the district.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and communicating results of research/show plots.
• Assist Customer Service team with "in-season" product delivery and "end-of-season" product returns on a timely basis.
• Assist Accounting team with accounts receivable, including collections.
• Assist Marketing and Sales Support team with content for dealer/customer written communications.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree is highly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-year experience in sales or agronomic-related field.
• Planning and Execution Skills - Capable of establishing business plans and drive execution. 
• Business Knowledge - Apply and maintain agronomic technical/functional expertise.
• Technical Skills - Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-Management Skills - Inspire trust, demonstrate adaptability, practice self-development and discipline. Ability to work independently with successful timely completion of quality deliverables.  Maintain high levels of integrity and perform with minimal supervision.
• Strategy Skills - Create customer loyalty.
• Interpersonal Skills - Build relationships and manage conflict with dealers, customers, and other NuTech Seed employees. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, dealers, co-workers, and management.

Special Conditions:  

• Relocation may be required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift at least 65 pounds.

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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.

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.

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