Area Manager South

Corteva UK is seeking a motivated and commercially driven Area Manager to join our Field Sales team. This home-based role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a defined territory, driving the promotion, technical positioning, and stewardship of our market-leading crop protection portfolio across a broad customer base including agronomists, farmers and key industry stakeholders.

We are looking for a candidate based in Southern England, covering Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex and Kent. A central location within the territory, with good road access and a willingness to travel, is essential.

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 to drive sales and long-term account value
• Effectively communicate the positioning and placement of the portfolio through a good technical understanding of the product portfolio and the crop protection market
• Maintain strong awareness of local market trends, customer needs, competitive products, programmes and pricing structures
• Lead professional, value-driven meetings with business partners, key stakeholders and farmer customers
• Effectively and proactively manage customer queries or concerns
• Provide timely and actionable market intelligence through close collaboration with agronomists and customers
• Utilise a range of communication channels (face-to-face, digital and group events) to effectively engage customers and stakeholders
  
  

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is suited to a self-motivated, results-driven individual wishing to be part of a supportive and diverse team. Candidates should have experience in a commercial or sales role, excellent communication and relationship-building skills and a strong understanding of the crop protection industry. A full UK driving licence is required.

It is desirable for the candidate to be BASIS qualified with a relevant degree in agriculture or related discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health and wellbeing
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• The chance to work with innovative, industry-leading products
  
  

Corteva Agriscience 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.