Territory Manager, Western IL

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4 weeks PTO + 2 weeks well-being pay

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Territory Manager for Western Illinois to drive direct sales, recruit and coach a high-performing team, and provide agronomic expertise to growers and prospects.

You will manage large accounts within the territory, coordinate with local sellers, travel as needed, and build strong relationships. A Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing is required, with willingness to travel and pass driving record checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required.
• Will consider related field sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain a high-quality sales force.
• Sell larger accounts within territory; coordinate with team for on-farm calls.
• Provide agronomic support and product training to growers and prospects.
• Coach sales reps and set targets; drive sales performance within territory.

Skills

Sales ability

Negotiation

Agronomy knowledge

Travel willingness

Driving record check

Education

Bachelor's degree 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.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager serving Western Illinois. Do you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and leading a high performing team, this is a great opportunity for you! Locations in this geography include Rock Island, Aledo, Monmouth, Macomb and Carthage, Illinois.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit: Seller recruitment is the highest priority and responsibility of this role. Two days a week. Recruit, select, and retain a high-quality professional sales force that can meet the needs of customers.
• Sales: Responsible for direct selling larger accounts within assigned territory. Team selling with local sellers to accounts in that area – includes on farm sales calls for both existing customers and prospects. Directly manage the assignment of customers and prospects to sales representatives. Identify customer and prospect opportunities and establish a plan to capitalize on these opportunities with sellers.
• Technical skills/product understanding: Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services. Troubleshoot customer complaints and work to resolve them. Provide agronomic support and advice to growers and prospects. Manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts which includes developing and maintaining the relationship and servicing the account either personally or through an assigned point of sale. Provide necessary skills and knowledge training to meet sales performance objectives.
• Management: Coach sales team to enhance selling activity, differentiate products/services, and build relationships. Serve as a role model, teacher and coach to sales representatives, demonstrating sales skills and customer responsiveness. Set sales targets and tactical plans with each sales rep for assigned customers and prospects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related field sales experience.

What Skills You Need

• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production practices preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
• Ability to pass driving record background check.
• VISA Sponsorship and International relocation are 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.

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $144,000.00. 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.