Syngenta Group: Account Development Lead — Grand Forks, ND, United States

About Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group works in agricultural technology and crop-related innovation. Its employer descriptions connect scientific development and crop solutions with helping farmers use resources effectively and improve how crops are grown. Material from its vegetables-and-flowers business also identifies seed breeding for different climates and horticultural needs. Across these activities, the stated business purpose links agricultural production with resource use and environmental concerns, bringing scientific and technological work to practical farming and growing conditions.

The position and its setting

Syngenta Group lists Account Development Lead in Grand Forks, ND, United States, under reference 18076763. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Commercial
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 21 October 2026
• Brands: Syngenta Seeds

Responsibilities and work described

• At Syngenta, we believe every employee plays an important role in safely feeding the world while taking care of our planet
• We are seeking an Account Development Lead to help drive the growth and strength of the Golden Harvest dealer network across North Dakota and South Dakota
• This is a high-impact leadership role focused on influence, strategy, and execution
• Leadership: dealer network growth by identifying, recruiting, and developing new points of sale into trusted Golden Harvest advisors and advocates
• Drive recruiting strategy across the district, partnering with Seed Sales Representatives to maintain a consistent, year-round focus on building the dealer network
• Influence and align cross-functional teams around recruiting priorities, growth opportunities, and annual targets
• Leadership: best practices for launching new businesses, helping new Seed Advisors establish a foundation for long-term success
• Shape the onboarding experience by driving consistency, coordinating resources, and supporting training efforts for new Seed Advisors
• Partner with the Account Development team and District Manager to establish recruiting priorities and targets aligned with business needs
• Collaboration: with the Sales team to achieve annual recruiting and retention goals
• Serve as a key connector across Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance to support contract management and remove barriers to successful onboarding
• Drive continuous improvement of the Seed Advisor recruiting and onboarding process by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and the overall experience

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of sales, account development, or relevant commercial experience, preferably within agriculture
• Lead through influence and drive results across teams without direct reporting relationships
• Ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and business partners
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to achieve business objectives
• Think strategically, identify growth opportunities, and translate strategy into action
• Communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to align stakeholders around a shared vision
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from planning through execution
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Knowledge: Syngenta products, the seed industry, and Go-To-Market strategies is preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal
• Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
• #LI-Remote
• WL: 5B

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Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• sales
• training
• marketing
• agriculture
• stakeholder management
• communication