Forage Portfolio Specialist

This position is eligible for the Diversity Referral Award.

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. #GrowWhatMatters

Your Challenge:

We’re looking for an Area Sales Manager for our Portfolio of Forage and Seed Products to cover southern England and southern Wales.

In this role we expect you to meet the defined sales targets of the Corteva Forage and Seed business for the assigned territory. The targets include the sales of maize seed, oilseed rape seed, forage herbicides and silage inoculants.

Main responsibilities are:

Manage existing trading accounts and identify new sales opportunities

Conduct technical product briefings for key customer sales personnel

Initiate and support on-farm sales activities

Conduct on-farm testing and demonstrations focused on maize seed, oilseed rape seed, forage herbicides and silage inoculants.

Support and coordinate Corteva Promoters operating in the same territory

Provide proactive and prompt after sales support

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

External: customers, end-users, influencers, and advisors

Internal: sales staff, field science/agronomy personnel, marketing, and sales service teams.

Location:

A home based role with responsibilities across Southern England and Wales. A central location within this territory is preferable.

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

Agricultural educational qualification

Agricultural sales experience in similar or related products

Proven ability to meet deadlines and sales targets

BASIS and FACTS qualifications would be an advantage

Proven presentational and communication skills

Who Are We Looking For?

Market shapers able to both identify and create new sales opportunities

Achievers with a track record of sales success

Team players who are curious, bold thinkers and who want to be part of a winning team

Innovators who are comfortable working on their own initiative and who can grow our business

Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment

Growing What Matters Starts with You… What We Can Offer to Help You Grow?

Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader

Engage in work to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time

Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities, and experience

Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees feel heard, valued and empowered

Dedicated and customised resources to help grow your professional skills and industry expertise

A real opportunity to strengthen your professional network

Support your health and well-being by offering world-class benefits, work satisfaction, and competitive salary

Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility