Account Development Lead (Fully Remote)

Syngenta Seeds; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Maternity and paternity leave

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking an Account Development Lead to drive the growth and strength of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota. You will recruit, develop, and empower dealers to become trusted advisors for farmers.

The role partners with Seed Sales Representatives, Sales Operations, and Finance to hit annual recruiting and retention goals while building strategic relationships with customers and business partners.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sales or account development experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills to drive results without direct reporting relationships.
• Think strategically and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead dealer network growth by identifying, recruiting, and developing new points of sale into trusted Golden Harvest advisors and advocates.
• Drive recruiting strategy across the district, partnering with Seed Sales Representatives to maintain a year-round focus on building the dealer network.
• Influence cross-functional teams, contribute to onboarding experience, and collaborate with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance to achieve annual recruiting and retention goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business or related field

Job description

• At Syngenta, we believe every employee plays an important role in safely feeding the world while taking care of our planet.
• We are seeking an Account Development Lead to help drive the growth and strength of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead dealer network growth by identifying, recruiting, and developing new points of sale into trusted Golden Harvest advisors and advocates.
• Drive recruiting strategy across the district, partnering with Seed Sales Representatives to maintain a year-round focus on building the dealer network.
• Influence cross-functional teams, contribute to onboarding experience, and collaborate with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance to achieve annual recruiting and retention goals.

Who You Are:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field, with 5+ years of sales or account development experience.
• Have strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills to drive results without direct reporting relationships.
• Think strategically and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and business partners.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and supports work-life balance.
• Full benefit package including Medical, Dental & Vision, 401k with company match, profit sharing, and paid time off.
• Flexible work options, maternity and paternity leave, education assistance, wellness programs, and more.

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of high-quality seeds for farmers and growers, helping improve crop yields and resilience. The company fosters a culture celebrating diversity, inclusion, and professional development, with flexible work options and a strong focus on work-life balance.