Retail Business Manager, Brevant Seed (Missouri/Kansas)

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Vylor has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Business Manager for our Brevant Seeds brand serving MOKAN District.  If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and supporting a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you- Apply Now!

What You'll Do:

The Retail Business Manager (RBM) role is responsible for leading business activities such as account planning, forecasting, strategy execution, product promotion, and relationship building.
 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Target and maintain strategic relationships at focus accounts driven by the District Leader (DL) strategy.
• Secondarily support Retail Sales Agronomist (RSA) efforts to drive product confidence, team sell, and support key retail sellers within focus and strategic account’s as well as primary locations.
• Execute and manage pricing, promotional, program, product, and discretionary fund strategies within the District that align with the DL.
• Serve as the first point of contact for account issues and questions for primary locations.
• Drive training and product strategies to create demand for sales with planned product mixes.
• Execute local product testing, training, and promotion strategies alongside the Retail Sales Agronomist (RSA).
• Work directly with location and regional managers to support the RSA/retail seller level product confidence, effort, and team selling strategy.
• Own the account level business planning for focus account’s (as well as location level) and the execution process of the seller strategy.
• Coordinate efforts with functional leaders in the area. (Area Product Manager (APM), Strategic Business Consultant (SBC), customer service team, supply team, program team, etc.).

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related field sales experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years sales experience, managing, and coaching individuals.
• 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.

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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
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

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.

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 announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of 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. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor 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.