Seed District Sales Leader — Grow Dealer Network

GDM Seeds; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation time & paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

GDM Seeds is seeking a District Sales Manager to drive revenue and market penetration in Northeast Nebraska. You will build a robust dealer network, coach teams, and deliver agronomic guidance to farmers, while ensuring exceptional customer experience.

Residency within the territory or 30 miles of it is required. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in agricultural sales, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and CDL/CMV readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, ag business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional agricultural sales experience, preferably in seed.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation is a plus.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet MVR/CMV requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute district business plans to achieve or exceed sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and maintain a strong dealer network aligned with distribution strategy.
• Build relationships with dealers and growers and provide agronomic recommendations.
• Champion brand positioning and coach dealers on selling techniques and programs.
• Collaborate with regional teams to plan events and dealer development initiatives.
• Use CRM and systems to manage sales, inventory, and customer data.
• Monitor product performance and address customer inquiries and trends.
• Coordinate test plots, field days, and branded events to drive engagement.
• Maintain company vehicles and comply with policies.

Skills

Dealer Development & Influence

Sales & Territory Management

Communication & Relationship Building

Operational Discipline & Integrity

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Technical Proficiency

Industry Knowledge

Adaptability & Initiative

Education

Bachelors degree in agriculture/agribusiness

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

GDM Seeds is seeking a District Sales Manager to drive revenue and market penetration in Northeast Nebraska. You will build a robust dealer network, coach teams, and deliver agronomic guidance to farmers, while ensuring exceptional customer experience.

Residency within the territory or 30 miles of it is required. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in agricultural sales, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and CDL/CMV readiness.