Retail Manager, Pioneer and Phytogen (Mississippi)

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture​

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.

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Vylor! Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Manager serving a territory in Mississippi representing the Pioneer and PhytoGen brands. 

If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and leading a high-performing territory, this is a great opportunity for you! This is a remote position and can be based anywhere in the geography listed above. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities. 

What You'll Do: 

• Deliver annual sales targets for Pioneer Corn and Soybeans and PhytoGen Cottonseed within defined territory and work in tandem with other Retail Managers and Field Agronomists to deliver overall district annual sales targets. 

• Lead Supply Management, Business Planning, and Sales Forecasting efforts within the defined territory. 

• Develop strong relationships (Retail Focus) with retail sellers in your territory.  

• Identify customer and prospect opportunities and establish a plan to capitalize on these opportunities with sellers.  

• Troubleshoot customer complaints and work to resolve them. 

• Collaborate successfully with Field Agronomists to build and execute territory sales plan 

• Work closely with the Field Agronomist team and Retail Sellers to help coordinate plot work (Innovation, product knowledge, systems trials) and associated field days with customers.  

• Leverage relationships and crop expertise of agronomy team help close sales on all customers and prospects.  

What You'll Need: 

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees and/or related field sales experience.  

• Sales experience, managing and/or coaching individuals.  

• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.  

• Previous experience in agricultural related fields preferred.  

• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.  

• Understand changing market dynamics (forecasting, product/marketing input) and build a network of supportive Retail partners. 

• 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.