Account Development Lead

Syngenta Group

$101K — $188K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors' degree in Agriculture or related field
  • 5+ years of active Sales experience
  • 2+ years of People Management experience
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance
  • Strong stakeholder relationship building skills
  • Familiarity with Syngenta products and Go-To-Market strategy
  • Ability to influence with strategic vision

Responsibilities

  • Secure new points of sale and develop them into trusted advisors for Golden Harvest
  • Collaborate with Seed Sales Representatives for consistent recruiting efforts
  • Develop and implement best practices for launching new businesses
  • Enhance the onboarding process and support new dealer training
  • Set recruiting targets with the Account Development team and District Manager
  • Partner with Sales Team to meet annual recruiting and retention goals
  • Manage contracts in coordination with Sales Operations and Finance
  • Collaborate to build and execute the Seed Advisor onboarding process

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture promoting diversity and work-life balance
  • Flexible work options to support personal needs
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k plan with company match and profit-sharing
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave
  • Education assistance and wellness programs
  • Corporate discounts and additional benefits
Full 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

Salary for this position ranges between $101,500 - $188,500 annually.

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.

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