Account Development Lead

About Us 
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking an Account Development Lead for the Golden Harvest Seed Sales team in Nebraska. As an Account Development Lead, you will work across the district with Seed Sales Representatives to organize and implement reseller recruitment.
  
You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

• Securing new points of sale and developing them into trusted advisors and advocates for Golden Harvest
• Working with Seed Sales Representatives across Nebraska to ensure consistency and year around focus on the recruiting campaign  
• Developing and implementing best practices for successful launches of new businesses 
• Bringing consistency to the onboarding process and supporting the training efforts of new dealers

Accountabilities 

• Work with the Account Development team and the District Manager to set appropriate recruiting targets
• Partner with Sales Team to achieve annual recruiting and retention targets
• Ensure proper contract management by working with Sales Operations and Finance 
• Collaborate with Sales Operations to build and execute Seed Advisor onboarding process
• Collaborate with Field Force Effectiveness and Training to create and execute new Seed Advisor development program

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture or relevant discipline 
• 5+ years of active Sales experience
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally across Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership teams
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

 Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years of People Management experience 
• Key stakeholder relationship building ability
• Understanding of Syngenta products and Go-To-Market strategy
• Ability to influence others with strategic vision and confidence

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Please note: The territory for this location is Omaha, Nebraska. The optimal support locations for the territory are Grand Island, Nebraska. Kearney, Nebraska, and Norfolk, Nebraska.