Remote District Sales Lead — Seeds & Crop Innovation

Vylor Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a District Sales Manager for the SE Minnesota region in a remote capacity. You will drive dealer network growth, expand market share, and maximize profitability across the district while collaborating with agronomy teams to position products locally.

The role requires at least 2 years in sales with agronomic background, strong planning, and relationship-building skills. Travel and relocation support may be needed as the district evolves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is highly preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales with a strong agronomic background.
• Planning and Execution Skills – Capable of establishing business plans and driving execution.
• Business Knowledge – Apply and maintain agronomic technical/functional expertise.
• Technical Skills – Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-Management Skills – Inspire trust, demonstrate adaptability, practice self-development, and discipline.
• Strategy Skills – Create customer loyalty.
• Interpersonal Skills – Build relationships and manage conflict with dealers, customers, co-workers, and management.

Responsibilities

• Grow market share and win new customers across the district.
• Team sell and support prioritized accounts with dealers.
• Partner with agronomy for local product evaluation and positioning.
• Own district forecasts and budgets.
• Plan and lead local sales meetings.
• Support customer service and administration through the dealers.
• Target and recruit new dealers.
• Implement a local professional onboarding program.
• Build and execute an annual district plan focused on critical plays and coaching targets.
• Own a multi-year dealer success plan in tandem with prioritized dealers.
• Create succession plans for all priority dealers on your team.
• Coach dealers on sales skills through team selling and ride-alongs.
• Partner with agronomy on local agronomy training for dealers.
• Build product-knowledge development strategy across the dealer team.
• Develop a local plot strategy and coordinate with dealers to execute.
• Focus on personal skills and knowledge through a continuous learning approach.

Skills

Sales experience

Agronomic background

Planning and execution

Communication skills

MS Office

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a District Sales Manager for the SE Minnesota region in a remote capacity. You will drive dealer network growth, expand market share, and maximize profitability across the district while collaborating with agronomy teams to position products locally.

The role requires at least 2 years in sales with agronomic background, strong planning, and relationship-building skills. Travel and relocation support may be needed as the district evolves.