Territory Manager, Pioneer, Central IL

Vylor; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Vylor, a leader in crop science, is seeking a Pioneer Territory Manager for Central Illinois (Montgomery, Moultrie, Shelby, Christian counties). You will build and lead a high-performing sales team, drive growth with Pioneer products, and partner with Agents to grow market share.

You’ll travel regionally, coach reps in on-farm selling, and develop five-year territory plans while maintaining strong agronomic knowledge of our products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related field sales experience.
• At least 3-5 years of sales experience, managing and coaching individuals. Ag sales experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production practices are preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• International relocation is not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain a high-quality, professional sales team to deliver a differentiated customer experience and sustained market share growth.
• Coach effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Pioneer Agents for both existing customers and prospects.
• Model the way in demonstrating integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
• Serve as a role model, teacher, and coach to Pioneer Agents to develop skills and knowledge required to provide an exceptional customer experience and deliver results.
• Advocate for break through ideas and solutions up and down the chain of command.
• Set discounts and growth plans with each Pioneer Agent for assigned customers and prospects.
• Build and execute on a five-year growth plan and supporting tactics for your territory.
• Anticipate market opportunities and threats, and position your sales team to react, adapt and overcome.
• Manage, strategically, the assignment of customers and prospects to Pioneer Agents to enable sustainable business growth.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
• Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching

Negotiation

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Agronomy/Business/Marketing

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.

Come join our team as the Central IL Pioneer Territory Manager!

Come join our team with this exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Territory Manager serving Central Illinois (Montgomery, Moultrie, Shelby, Christian counties). If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities. If you have a passion for providing solutions to growers and developing and leading a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities – What You Will Do

Sales Leadership

• Recruit, select, and retain a high-quality, professional sales team to deliver a differentiated customer experience and sustained market share growth.
• Coach effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Pioneer Agents for both existing customers and prospects.
• Model the way in demonstrating integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively and communicate consistently will all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
• Serve as a role model, teacher, and coach to Pioneer Agents to develop skills and knowledge required to provide an exceptional customer experience and deliver results.
• Advocate for break through ideas and solutions up and down the chain of command.
• Set discounts and growth plans with each Pioneer Agent for assigned customers and prospects.
• Build and execute on a five-year growth plan and supporting tactics for your territory.
• Anticipate market opportunities and threats, and position your sales team to react, adapt and overcome.
• Manage, strategically, the assignment of customers and prospects to Pioneer Agents to enable sustainable business growth.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
• Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Requirements – What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related field sales experience.
• At least 3-5 years of sales experience, managing and coaching individuals. Ag sales experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production practices are preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• International relocation is not offered for this position.

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/

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

The salary range for this position is $ to $.

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.