Sales Development Associate - AgriGold Illinois

WHO WE ARE

GDM Seeds is a global leader in plant genetics, dedicated to transforming agriculture through technological innovation. With a continuous focus on research and development, we bring the most advanced and high‑performing seed varieties to the market, creating new growth opportunities for our partners and for the future of agribusiness.

Our North America portfolio includes leading brands like Agri Gold®, DONMARIO®, Mustang™, PRIDE® Seeds, Revere®, and Virtue, supported by a network of research superstations, one of the largest corn genetic pools and the fourth-largest corn research program. Through our combined expertise, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, delivering top-tier seed solutions to help farmers grow and succeed. GDM’s region-first brand model reinforces the company’s long-standing promise to deliver top-performing genetics and robust agronomic support - ensuring farmers have the right genetics, in the right place, at the right time.

We are passionate about what we do and driven by curiosity. We believe that learning and innovation are the foundation for transforming the future of agriculture. Our focus is on cutting‑edge genetic development, creating solutions that make a difference in the field and in the global market.

Our DNA not only guides us but also connects us: we work with empathy, transparency, and respect, ensuring agile and flexible operations. Here, you are the protagonist of your career, because we believe every individual plays an essential role in building something greater.

If you are passionate about learning and want to be part of evolving agriculture, GDM is the right place for you!

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (eligible 1st of the month following date of hire)
• Generous vacation time & paid holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition and Health Club reimbursement
• Other benefits:
  
  Company paid Long-term and short-term disability insurance, company paid life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance, health savings account (HSA) with a company contribution and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Do you have a passion for the agriculture industry and a desire to learn and grow? Are you a go-getter, someone that connects with people and excels at building relationships?

Here at GDM Seeds, you are empowered to learn our business and deliver the best to our customers each and every day. We are inviting forward thinking and courageous future leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial approach and start their journey of growth via our Sales Development Associate Program.

As a Sales Develop Associate (SDA), you will have an opportunity to develop through key experiences to build your skills, capabilities, and network that will establish a foundation for success. You will be part of a 12-24 month learning journey where you will have the opportunity to learn the sales cycle while working within different geographical areas within the US. Additionally, you will gain exposure to many aspects of our business all while developing your sales skills.

You will work within key territories and partner with the sales team on a variety of projects that directly impact the business. Within the program period, you may have the opportunity to be placed within a sales territory while continuing to finish the program. Throughout the program, you will be prepared to land in a sales role to continue growing in your career.

• You will gain insight to a year-long seed sales cycle and can work and develop at various facilities across the US. You will get to expand your horizons!
• You will develop fundamental sales competencies…