Account Development Lead

Syngenta Group; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 101,500 - 188,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking an Account Development Lead to coordinate reseller recruitment across Minnesota and Northern Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and 5+ years of sales experience.

This role involves developing sales points, collaborating with teams, and ensuring the onboarding process. Benefits include a full package starting from day one, flexible work options, and a 401k plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active Sales experience.
• 2+ years of People Management experience.
• Understanding of Syngenta products and Go-To-Market strategy.

Responsibilities

• Securing new points of sale and developing them into trusted advisors.
• Ensuring consistency and focus on the recruiting campaign.
• Developing best practices for successful launches.

Skills

Sales experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder relationship building

Influence and strategic vision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or relevant discipline

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

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.

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

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.