Associate Territory Manager | Turf & Ornamental

Who are we, and what do we do?

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity to join our Turf & Ornamental team as an Associate Territory Manager. The Associate Territory Manager position is a preparatory role designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences required to be an effective Territory Manager at Corteva. This is done through structured training, project responsibility, and day to day interactions with Territory Managers, Business Partners, and Customers.

In this role, you will support Turf & Ornamental customers and channel partners—including distributors, lawn care operators, golf course professionals, nursery and green house growers and other industry partners—by identifying their needs and recommending solutions that help improve their businesses and deliver results. With positions available across the country, you’ll gain hands-on sales experience, build valuable industry relationships, and prepare for increasing responsibility as you grow your career with Corteva.

Territory Managers are the face of Corteva Agriscience, creating demand for and increasing the understanding of our products. As an Associate Territory Manager, you will work directly with our customers to gain the experience needed to manage your own territory as a Territory Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide technical guidance to Turf & Ornamental customers and channel partners on the proper use, application, and stewardship of Corteva products.
• Consult with customers and end users to evaluate pest pressures, environmental and site conditions, product selection, application methods, and timing.
• Support annual business planning and forecasting with key accounts in collaboration with product and commercial teams.
• Communicate technical and business information to key accounts, including pricing, terms, programs, deadlines, regulatory updates, and other relevant topics.

• Monitor the performance of product and marketing programs through regular customer engagement, timely reporting, and ongoing product planning. Evaluate and pursue new marketing opportunities.
• Develop relationships with trade organizations and customers to promote our products.

• Commit to the ATM training curriculum for the duration of the training program.

What Skills You Need:

Our sales organization works vitally and independently with our customers, understanding their concerns and helping them find solutions through our products. This requires a combination of entrepreneurial drive, technical expertise, creative thinking, and relationship building.

• We seek candidates with a bachelor’s or master's degrees in horticulture, biology, turf grass science, business, marketing, economics, agricultural science, or other related disciplines. 
• Excellent Interpersonal skills– demonstrated through in-person customer visits and written communication. 
• Technical aptitude – ability to learn technical skills and agricultural information to apply that knowledge in your territory.
• The ability to collaborate and lead as part of a team – with a willingness to influence.
• A customer-focused approach – to sales and service.
• Proficiency – with standard computer technology.
• Mobility – must have the ability to work in assigned territory and gain market expertise in potentially new geographies. 

Starting your career with us in Commercial Development prepares you for career opportunities in Sales and Marketing, providing many opportunities for growth. Our Commercial Development Program lets you build on your current knowledge base and develop new skills for a future that is interesting, relevant and rewarding. The training curriculum offered to new Associate Territory Managers continues beyond your first month, and even your first year. The robust curriculum includes sales projects, self-study models, on-the-job mentoring, agronomic training, and formal classroom training. The objective of the Commercial Development Program is to provide our new hires with the information, tools and network necessary to succeed in their career with Corteva. 

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 Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

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.

The salary range for this position is $ to $.

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 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.