Strategic Account Manager, Pioneer (Southern IL)

Vylor • Illinois, Illinois • 1d ago

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

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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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)

Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

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 $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.

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