Territory Manager, Pioneer (North Dakota)

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.

About the role

Vylor has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager serving Northern North Dakota. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities. Candidate should reside within the territory. The preferred locations are near HWY 2 between Grand Forks, ND and Minot, ND. If you have a passion for providing solutions to growers and developing and leading a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute on a five-year growth plan and supporting tactics for your territory.
• Recruit, select, and retain a high-quality, professional sales team to deliver a differentiated customer experience and sustained market share growth.
• Coach effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Pioneer Agents for both existing customers and prospects.
• Model the way in demonstrating integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
• Serve as a role model, teacher, and coach to Pioneer Agents to develop skills and knowledge required to provide an exceptional customer experience and deliver results.
• Advocate for breakthrough ideas and solutions up and down the chain of command.
• Set and manage sales targets, discounts, and growth plans with each Pioneer Agent for assigned customers and prospects.
• Anticipate market opportunities and threats, and position your sales team to react, adapt, and overcome.
• Manage, strategically, the assignment of customers and prospects to Pioneer Agents to enable sustainable business growth.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
• Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related field sales experience.
• At least 3-5 years of sales experience, managing and coaching individuals. Ag sales experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production practices are preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• International relocation is not offered for this position.

Benefits

• 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.

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Corteva announced plans to separate its current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, Vylor, Inc. The process is anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following 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. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time.