Account Development Lead

At Syngenta we believe every employee plays an important role in safely feeding the world while taking care of our planet. We are seeking an Account Development Lead to help drive the growth and strength of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota. 

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on influence strategy and execution. You will serve as a key leader across the district partnering closely with Golden Harvest Seed Sales Representatives sales leadership and cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities strengthen our dealer network and create consistent best practices for recruiting launching and developing new Seed Advisors.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead dealer network growth by identifying recruiting and developing new points of sale into trusted Golden Harvest advisors and advocates.
• Drive recruiting strategy across the district partnering with Seed Sales Representatives to maintain a consistent year-round focus on building the dealer network.
• Influence and align cross-functional teams around recruiting priorities growth opportunities and annual targets.
• Lead best practices for launching new businesses helping new Seed Advisors establish a strong foundation for long-term success.
• Shape the onboarding experience by driving consistency coordinating resources and supporting training efforts for new Seed Advisors.
• Partner with the Account Development team and District Manager to establish recruiting priorities and targets aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to achieve annual recruiting and retention goals.
• Serve as a key connector across Sales Sales Operations and Finance to support contract management and remove barriers to successful onboarding.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Seed Advisor recruiting and onboarding process by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency consistency and the overall experience.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture Business or a related field.
• 5 years of sales account development or relevant commercial experience preferably within agriculture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive results across teams without direct reporting relationships.
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders customers and business partners.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales Marketing Finance and Operations to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to think strategically identify growth opportunities and translate strategy into action.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to align stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Knowledge of Syngenta products the seed industry and Go-To-Market strategies is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from planning through execution.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information :

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal. 
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here:  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. 

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Remote Work :

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Full-time