Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager page is loaded## Area Sales Managerlocations: Cremona, Lombardy, Italytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 16, **** (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: W**GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU**Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet.With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.***#GrowWhatMatters***We're hiring for an **Area Sales Manager.**Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.**Your Challenge:*** Responsible for sales and growth in the area for SEEDS business.* Managing existing and new customer and business partners' relationships (farmers and distributors).* Coordinates and controls the daily activity of the sales promoters.* In charge of the area sales strategy elaboration, resources deployment and alignment with the overall Country and marketing strategy.* Responsible for the delivery of agreed marketing strategy and plan.* Ensuring customer and business partner win-win partnership to ensure company success,* Collaborate effectively with the CTS and overall Marketing team, understanding their common targets and priorities, working efficiently on leveraging available CPP & Seeds solutions**Key Responsibilities:*** Overall market evaluation: segment exploration, market assessment, opportunity identification, market potential and attractiveness evaluations.* Customer and business partners and market related activities: account management, relationship building, contract negotiations, competitive analysis, profitability analysis, demand management.* Ensure / accountable of the forecasting of his/her area.* Build sales policy and distribution strategy to deliver sales goals align with marketing strategy.* Other business-related activities: connected to internal departments such as customer service, credit financial services and supply chain to account strategy.* Accountable for achieving sales profitability in the area.* Accountable for managing accounts receivable performance and achieving defined targets (DSO, % current).* Ensuring proper product stewardship and compliance with EH&S, sales processes and company policies.* Developing contacts and strong relationships with key accounts.* Contribute to the "go to market" strategy and how to win in the area.* As part of the go to market identify the Channel strategy in the area.**Key Stakeholders and Interactions****:*** ***Internal:*** Promotors, Marketing team, Customer Service & Logistics, Accounting* ***External:*** Key Farmers, Seed & CPP local Associations, Farmers' teams, Local stakeholders**Location:***Cremona, Italy***To Grow What Matters, You Will Need*** Qualification in Agriculture Sciences.* Minimum of 2 years working in direct contact with distributors & farmers.* PC User.* Wide knowledge of the agriculture distribution system.* English and Italian fluency* Ability to travel visiting clients around your territory* 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* Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time* 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 agilityTo know more about Corteva please watch this video:#J-*****-Ljbffr