Strategic Account Manager, Pioneer (Southern IL)

Vylor; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Pioneer Strategic Account Manager to drive growth for the Pioneer brand in Southern Illinois. You will work with Territory Managers, Field Agronomists, and Sales Agencies to expand key accounts and deliver tailored growth plans.

The role requires strong sales experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve district targets. Travel to support business activities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of seed sales experience, including direct engagement with large farming operations.
• Strong sales experience with demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and deliver unique farm solutions.
• Ability to build relationships across complex farming organizations and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target strategic growth accounts with Territory Managers and field teams.
• Lead growth opportunity identification for each farm based on their needs.
• Create and oversee customer success plans with the Pioneer team to increase seed sales.
• participate in District Leadership Team to set strategies and lead district projects.
• Support district-level initiatives and coach sales team members.
• Collaborate with local sales teams to manage supply and budgets for success.

Skills

Seed sales experience

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Networking with farming organizations

Digital farm software and drone tech

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Seed Sales or related field

Tools

Digital farm software

Drone technology

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Strategic Account Manager serving the Pioneer brand in Southern Illinois, reporting to the District Leader. If you have a passion for working with some of the most influential farms, creatively identifying opportunities and collaborating with a team to create a plan to exceed customer expectations, this is a great opportunity for you! If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Territory Managers, Field Agronomist and Sales Agencies to identify and target strategic growth accounts, refreshing this list annually
• Lead the identification of growth opportunities on each farm, based on their unique sets of needs
• Lead the creation and oversee the execution of customer success plans, utilizing the full Pioneer team to meet farm needs, resulting in increased Pioneer brand seed sales
• Active participation in the District Leadership Team, helping set strategies and develop and execute tactics to enable long-term success across the area, including the leading of District projects
• Support the aligned Territory Managers in the development and execution of district level initiatives, and support the coaching and development of sales team members
• Collaborate with local sales teams to manage supply and budgets to create success for all

What Skills You’ll Need

• A passion for working with some of the most influential farms in Southern Illinois
• Ability to network effectively within complex farming organizations, creating strong relationships
• Strong sales experience with proven ability to creatively identify opportunities and effectively deliver unique solutions to the farm
• Strong ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and lead via influence to drive an aligned approach across each farm and deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Comfort working with digital farm software and potentially drone technologies
• Ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture to effectively align the approach for each farm back to the Territory, District, and company strategies
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 or more years of seed sales experience, with a portion working directly with large farming operations

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 - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

The salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $145,000.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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.