Account Development Lead

Company DescriptionSyngenta Seeds is one of the world's largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.Job DescriptionAt Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, we are currently seeking a Account Development Lead in Minnesota and Northern Iowa. This role involves coordinating reseller recruitment with Seed Sales Representatives across the district.LocationMinnesota and Northern IowaWhat you will be doingSecuring new points of sale and developing them into trusted advisors and advocates for Golden HarvestWorking with Seed Sales Representatives across Illinois to ensure consistency and year around focus on the recruiting campaignDeveloping and implementing best practices for successful launches of new businessesBringing consistency to the onboarding process and supporting the training efforts of new dealersWork with the Account Development team and the District Manager to set appropriate recruiting targetsPartner with Sales Team to achieve annual recruiting and retention targetsEnsure proper contract management by working with Sales Operations and FinanceCollaborate with Sales Operations to build and execute Seed Advisor onboarding processQualificationsEducation: Bachelors' degree in Agriculture or relevant disciplineExperience: 5+ years of active Sales experienceDemonstrated ability to work cross functionally across Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership teams2+ years of People Management experienceKey stakeholder relationship building abilityUnderstanding of Syngenta products and Go-To-Market strategyAbility to influence others with strategic vision and confidenceVisa sponsorship is not available for this positionAdditional InformationSyngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.What We OfferA culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr