Description

Corteva UK is looking for a new member to join the area manager team. This is a home based role where the successful candidate will be responsible for the promotion, training and stewardship of the Corteva crop protection portfolio to agronomists, farmers and influencers within a geographic territory. Our company culture focuses on employee development, technical excellence and delivering solutions to growers.

We are looking for a candidate based in the West covering Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. A central location within these defined territories and good road access is preferred.

Your Challenge

• Responsible for the overall development and management of a sales territory to achieve the annual sales plan
• Build and continually develop an engaged customer and business partner network
• Effectively communicate the positioning and placement of the portfolio through a good technical understanding of the product line and the crop protection market
• Have awareness of local market trends, customer needs, competitive products, programs and pricing structures
• Professionally conduct meetings with business partners, key stakeholders and farmer customers
• Effectively and proactively manage customer queries or concerns
• Provide timely market intelligence through an understanding of local customer needs and collaboration with local agronomists on current and new products in the portfolio
• Use a range of communication tactics to engage with the above audiences

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Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

This role is suited to a self-motivated, proactive individual with strong communication skills wishing to be part of a supportive and diverse team. Candidates should demonstrate sales experience, an understanding of the crop protection industry and ideally be BASIS qualified with a relevant degree in agriculture or related discipline.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What Can We Offer To Help You Grow?

• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility
• We offer a competitive salary package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and achievements