District Sales Manager

Wyffels Hybrids; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyffels Hybrids is seeking a full-time Territory Sales professional in Illinois to manage and grow relationships with current and prospective customers across Livingston County and surrounding agricultural areas. You will deliver tailored product solutions, recruit and train independent Seed Representatives, and craft district strategies to increase market share and drive demand.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field and 3-5 years of seed sales experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or a related field; 3-5 years of seed sales experience preferred but not required.
• Location: Must live within or near the assigned territory.
• Strong marketing and sales techniques, exceptional communication, and coaching skills.
• Understanding of seed corn marketing and ability to provide expert advice through company training.

Responsibilities

• Connect and Grow: Use your sales expertise to build and manage relationships with current and prospective customers in your territory.
• Deliver Value: Provide tailored solutions on product selection, placement, and agronomics that benefit customers.
• Lead and Inspire: Recruit, train, and motivate independent Seed Representatives, equipping them with knowledge and tools for success.
• Strategize and Analyze: Dive into your district territory and craft strategies to boost market share and drive demand for Wyffels Hybrids.
• Drive Results: Implement company programs to maximize sales, ROI, and customer success.
• Share Insights: Provide market information to guide product performance and sales strategies.
• Promote and Present: Represent Wyffels at field days, district meetings, and impactful presentations.
• Innovate and Collaborate: Recruit for on-farm trials and coordinate with departments to align with long-term goals.

Skills

Marketing

Sales techniques

Communication

Coaching

Technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Livingston County, IL - Pontiac, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $140,400.00

Job Shift: Days

Location: Livingston, Ford, Iroquois Counties (and the surrounding agricultural territory)

Travel: Within the assigned geography

Reports to: Region Manager

Why Wyffels?

We’re an independent, family-owned seed corn company built on values that matter — Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Empowerment, and Passion. We’ve achieved triple-digit growth over the past decade by staying true to who we are: entrepreneurial problem-solvers who believe in doing 100 Little Things Better every single day. At Wyffels, you’ll find the freedom to make an impact, the tools to succeed, and a culture that feels like family.

What You’ll Do

• Connect and Grow |Use your sales expertise to build and manage relationships with current and prospective customers in your territory.
• Deliver Value |Provide tailored solutions on product selection, placement, and agronomics that truly benefit our customers.
• Lead and Inspire |Recruit, train, and motivate independent Seed Representatives, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need for success.
• Strategize and Analyze |Dive deep into your district territory, crafting strategies to boost market share and drive demand for Wyffels Hybrids.
• Drive Results |Implement our company programs with integrity, aiming to maximize sales, ROI, and customer success.
• Share Insights |Offer valuable feedback and market information to guide product performance and sales strategies.
• Promote and Present |Represent Wyffels at field days, district meetings, and through impactful presentations.
• Innovate and Collaborate |Recruit for on-farm trials, work with various departments, and manage inventory to align with our long‑term goals.

Total Rewards That Grow With You

In addition to offering an unparalleled culture that focuses on relationships that foster both individual and organizational success, we provide competitive pay, bonus compensation, and a diverse benefits portfolio.

Your Environment

Regular travel across your territory — expect a mix of office work, field visits, grower meetings, and team collaboration.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or a related field; and3-5 years of experience in seed sales is preferred but not required.
• Location: Must live within or near the assigned territory.
• Skills & Abilities:Strong marketing and sales techniques, exceptional communication, and coaching skills. Proficiency in technology, a solid work ethic, and a passion for team building.
• Knowledge:Understanding of seed corn marketing and the ability to provide expert advice on products and programs through training provided by our organization.