**Who are we, and what do we do?**

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a **Pioneer District Sales Leader** serving Louisiana, Mississippi, West Tennessee and Southern Arkansas. If you have a passion for leading a high-performing team and providing solutions to customers, 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:**

+ Develop, coach and lead a team of high performing Retail Manager.

+ Drive performance results including but not limited to revenue and discounts, market share, penetration, concentration, retention, cross-sell of product lines, and expense budgets.

+ Effectively communicates, supports and implements company product, marketing and other initiatives to drive the desired results.

+ Lead and drive district strategy and tactical plans that capitalize on market opportunities, and align with the South Area Strategy and company goals and policies.

+ Actively support the South Area Leadership Team by participating in meetings, helping create and drive strategy, leading projects and collaborating in sharing of ideas, best practices and market opportunities.

+ Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to the Southern Leadership team, finance, supply, sales support and sales leaders from other areas of Corteva

+ Develop strong relationships with retailers within the district.

**What Skills You Need:**

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

+ Eight (8) years of Ag marketing or sales experience to include the management, coaching and development of employees and teams.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of selling methodology, tools, and techniques, Pioneer products, services and route-to-market, awareness of crop protection products & services.

+ Strong ability to build relationships, collaborate and create buy-in.

+ Ability to use market intelligence, data and feedback to create insights, drive action and influence change.

+ Demonstrated experience working with multiple functional areas of a seed business.

+ Intermediate level understanding of corn, cotton, and soybean production and the retail operations.

+ Visa sponsorship and/or International Relocation are not available for this position.

**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 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.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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