Sales Excellence Associate

Vylor Inc.; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vylor invites ambitious graduates to join the Early Career Development (ECD) Program in Johnston, IA. This full-time, two-year track blends tours, events, and hands-on training to develop sales, agronomy, and leadership capabilities.

You’ll rotate through Year 1 and Year 2 experiences, building relationships and commercial skills before transitioning into more advanced roles. The program emphasizes curiosity, adaptability, and strong communication, with exposure to senior leaders, customers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Graduation within the past two years or upcoming graduation before program start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing customer visits, tours, leadership events, intern experiences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate logistics including schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting spaces.
• Support tour-day operations and event execution.
• Represent the organization professionally to visitors and stakeholders.
• Develop project management skills through planning and materials creation.
• Learn sales, marketing, agronomy, operations, and customer engagement across teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership demonstrated via programs

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Sales

Bachelor’s degree in Management

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Are you a driven early-career professional looking to build a meaningful career in commercial agriculture, sales, and business leadership?

The Early Career Development (ECD) Program is a unique two-year leadership development experience designed to prepare high-potential talent for future commercial careers. Participants begin their journey on the Sales Excellence Tours Team, where they gain unmatched exposure to our business, leaders, customers, and culture. After successfully completing the first year, participants transition into the Associate Territory Manager (ATM) Program, where they develop the commercial, agronomic, and customer engagement skills needed for a successful sales career.

This program is ideal for individuals who are curious, relationship-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn how a world-class agricultural business operates from the inside out.

Location: Johnston, IA Full-Time | 2-Year Development Program

What Makes This Program Different?

Unlike traditional entry-level positions, the ECD Program provides broad organizational exposure before participants move into commercial sales development.

During your first year, you’ll interact with senior leaders, customers, interns, employees, university groups, and stakeholders from across the business while helping create exceptional visitor experiences.

In your second year, you’ll transition into the Associate Territory Manager Program, where you’ll build sales, customer relationships, and territory management capabilities through structured training, mentorship, and field experiences.

Your Career Journey

Year 1 Sales Excellence Tours Team

• Learn the business
• Build relationships with leaders
• Develop communication and project management skills
• Gain exposure to commercial functions and strategy

Year 2 Associate Territory Manager (ATM)

• Develop commercial sales skills
• Build customer engagement capabilities
• Learn territory management fundamentals
• Participate in structured leadership and sales training

Future Opportunities

• Territory Manager
• Sales Leadership
• Agronomy
• Marketing
• Customer Engagement
• Commercial Excellence
• Business Operations

What You’ll Do

Year 1 Sales Excellence Tours Team

Create Exceptional Experiences

• Support the planning and execution of customer visits, university tours, leadership events, intern experiences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate logistics including schedules, presentations, travel arrangements, meeting spaces, and communications.
• Assist with tour-day operations and event execution.

Become a Business Ambassador

• Represent the organization professionally to visitors and stakeholders.
• Help create engaging experiences that showcase our culture, people, products, and values.
• Facilitate interactions between visitors and business leaders.

Develop Project Management Skills

• Manage project timelines and event planning details.
• Create presentations, communications, agendas, and program materials.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic projects.

Learn the Business

• Gain exposure to sales, marketing, agronomy, operations, customer engagement, innovation, and commercial leadership teams.
• Participate in networking events, leadership development opportunities, and business meetings.
• Build a strong understanding of how the commercial organization drives customer success.

Year 2: Associate Territory Manager Development

• Develop customer relationship management skills.
• Learn consultative and value-based selling techniques.
• Strengthen agronomic and product knowledge.
• Participate in customer-facing experiences and field activities.
• Build business planning and territory management capabilities.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from commercial leaders.
• Complete structured sales and leadership development training.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Agricultural Business
• Agronomy
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Communications
• Sales
• Management
• Public Relations
• Hospitality Management
• Or related fields
• Graduation within the past two years or upcoming graduation before program start.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, student organizations, athletics, work experience, or other extracurricular involvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or work experience in sales, customer service, event management, recruiting, agriculture, marketing, or business operations.
• Experience presenting to groups or leading organizations.
• Interest in pursuing a long‑term career in commercial agriculture and sales.

What You’ll Gain

• Build relationships with leaders across the organization
• Develop strong communication and presentation skills
• Gain exposure to multiple business functions and career paths
• Strengthen project management and event leadership capabilities
• Participate in structured professional development experiences
• Develop commercial sales and customer engagement skills
• Build a network that will support your future career growth
• Prepare for long‑term success in commercial leadership roles

Who You Are

You’re Someone Who

• Is naturally curious and eager to learn.
• Enjoys building relationships with others.
• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to grow.
• Communicates confidently and professionally.
• Is adaptable, coachable, and motivated by new challenges.
• Wants to make an impact while building a long‑term career.

Program Mindset

Learn. Connect. Apply. Grow.

The individuals who are most successful in this program actively invest in their development, embrace feedback, build strong relationships, and continuously look for opportunities to contribute and grow.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.