Strategic Account Development Lead - Seed Network Growth

Syngenta Group; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Group is seeking an Account Development Lead to drive the growth of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota. You will recruit, develop, and guide Seed Advisors while coordinating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to meet annual targets.

You will influence district strategy, lead onboarding efforts, and establish best practices for launching new seed ventures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Agriculture, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of sales, account development, or related commercial experience in agriculture preferred.
• Ability to influence and lead across teams without direct reporting relationships.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, customers, and partners.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to think strategically, identify growth opportunities, and translate strategy into action.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to align stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Knowledge of Syngenta products, seed industry, and Go-To-Market strategies preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from planning through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead dealer network growth by identifying, recruiting, and developing new points of sale into Golden Harvest advisors.
• Drive recruiting strategy across the district with Seed Sales Representatives to maintain a year-round focus on network growth.
• Influence and align cross-functional teams around recruiting priorities and annual targets.
• Lead best practices for launching new businesses and establishing a strong foundation for Seed Advisors.
• Shape onboarding by coordinating resources and supporting training for Seed Advisors.
• Collaborate with Account Development and District Manager to set recruiting priorities and targets.
• Work with Sales to achieve annual recruiting and retention goals.
• Support contract management and remove barriers to onboarding with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement of Seed Advisor recruiting and onboarding processes.

Skills

Sales experience

Influence & leadership

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Go-To-Market knowledge

Multi-priority management

Agriculture knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, or related field

Job description

Syngenta Group is seeking an Account Development Lead to drive the growth of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota. You will recruit, develop, and guide Seed Advisors while coordinating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to meet annual targets.

You will influence district strategy, lead onboarding efforts, and establish best practices for launching new seed ventures.