District Sales Manager, Hoegemeyer (Illinois)

Hoegemeyer is currently seeking a District Sales Manager (DSM) with a strong agronomic background to support and build the brand in Southeast Central Illinois.

The primary responsibilities of the DSM will be to add points sale, increase the market share of Hoegemeyer products, maximize profitability, and help our customers & dealers succeed in the field. The DSM is responsible for recruiting and developing profitable selling dealers and customers and engaging in ethical business practices within a specific geographic sales district.

Hoegemeyer will be growing throughout the Corn Belt & our focus remains on delivering seed with consistent performance potential, health, and aesthetics and protecting yields with the latest traits. The Hoegemeyer brand’s expanded product portfolio is backed by some of the most knowledgeable seed professionals in the business, is continually evolving to meet growers’ needs. We are supported by Corteva, an independent advanced seed and genetics company completely dedicated to agriculture and US based. Corteva has harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise and will build on over a century long legacy of agricultural innovation to enrich the lives of producers and consumers alike.

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the geography listed above. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

What You'll Do:

• Increase sales and market share with Hoegemeyer Seed products.
• Develop District Business plans and strategies annually to support organizational strategies and objectives.
• Target, recruit, and develop new, profitable, selling dealers, direct buyers, and customers.
• Develop and deliver appropriate and timely dealer/customer sales meetings and/or field days.
• Build relationships with dealers, customers and business associates.
• Properly positions seed products, based on appropriate and sound agronomic practices and knowledge.
• Implement all company sales and marketing programs.
• Provide technical/product training to key dealers and customers.
• Complete all administrative functions on a timely basis.
• Maintain all company property assigned to the district.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and communicating results of research/show plots.
• Assist Customer Service team with “in-season” product delivery and “end-of-season” product returns on a timely basis.
• Assist Accounting team with accounts receivable, including collections.
• Assist Marketing and Sales Support team with content for dealer/customer written communications.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-year experience in sales and strong agronomic background.
• Planning and Execution Skills – Capable of establishing business plans and drive execution.
• Business Knowledge – Apply and maintain agronomic technical/functional expertise. Technical Skills – Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-Management Skills – Inspire trust, demonstrate adaptability, practice self-development, and discipline. Ability to work independently with successful timely completion of quality deliverables. Maintain high levels of integrity and perform with minimal supervision.
• Strategy Skills – Create customer loyalty.
• Interpersonal Skills – Build relationships and manage conflict with dealers, customers, and other NuTech Seed employees. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, dealers, co-workers, and management.

Special Conditions:

• Relocation may be required.

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

• Must be able to lift at least 65 pounds.

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 Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! 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 $.

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 Agriscience 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.

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