Account Development Lead

Syngenta Group

$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field
  • 5+ years of active Sales experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills across Sales, Marketing, and Finance
  • 2+ years of experience in People Management
  • Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Knowledge of Syngenta products and Go-To-Market strategies
  • Strong influencing skills with a strategic perspective

Responsibilities

  • Secure new sales points and develop them into advocates for Golden Harvest
  • Coordinate with Seed Sales Representatives to maintain recruiting focus year-round
  • Develop and implement best practices for new business launches
  • Standardize onboarding process and support dealer training
  • Set recruiting targets in collaboration with the Account Development team and District Manager
  • Partner with Sales Team to meet recruiting and retention goals
  • Manage contracts by working closely with Sales Operations and Finance
  • Collaborate with Sales Operations to execute Seed Advisor onboarding process

Benefits

  • Culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance with flexible work options
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision starting from day one
  • 401k plan with company match and profit-sharing
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
  • Education assistance and wellness programs
  • Corporate discounts and additional lifestyle benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

At 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.

Location:Minnesota and Northern Iowa

What you will be doing:
  • Securing new points of sale and developing them into trusted advisors and advocates for Golden Harvest
  • Working with Seed Sales Representatives across Illinois to ensure consistency and year around focus on the recruiting campaign
  • Developing and implementing best practices for successful launches of new businesses
  • Bringing consistency to the onboarding process and supporting the training efforts of new dealers
  • Work with the Account Development team and the District Manager to set appropriate recruiting targets
  • Partner with Sales Team to achieve annual recruiting and retention targets
  • Ensure proper contract management by working with Sales Operations and Finance
  • Collaborate with Sales Operations to build and execute Seed Advisor onboarding process


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelors' degree in Agriculture or relevant discipline
  • Experience: 5+ years of active Sales experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally across Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership teams
  • 2+ years of People Management experience
  • Key stakeholder relationship building ability
  • Understanding of Syngenta products and Go-To-Market strategy
  • Ability to influence others with strategic vision and confidence
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position


Additional Information

What We Offer:
  • A 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 has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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