District Sales Manager, Hoegemeyer; NW Michigan

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Hoegemeyer (previously known as Dairyland Seed) is currently seeking a District Sales Manager (DSM) with a strong agronomic background to support and build the brand in the Central NW Michigan area. Counties covered will be:
Shiawassee, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa, Montcalm, Newaygo, Muskegon, Mecosta, Oceana, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Wexford, Manistee, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Antrim, and Charlevoix.

The primary responsibilities of the DSM will be to add points sale, increase the market share of Hoegemeyer products, maximize profitability, and help our customers & dealers succeed in the field. The DSM is responsible for recruiting and developing profitable selling dealers and customers and engaging in ethical business practices within a specific geographic sales district.

Hoegemeyer will be growing throughout the Corn Belt & our focus remains on delivering seed with consistent performance potential, health, and aesthetics and protecting yields with the latest traits. The Hoegemeyer brand’s expanded product portfolio is backed by some of the most knowledgeable seed professionals in the business, is continually evolving to meet growers’ needs. We are supported by Corteva, an independent advanced seed and genetics company completely dedicated to agriculture and US based.

Corteva has harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise and will build on over a century long legacy of agricultural innovation to enrich the lives of producers and consumers alike.

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the geography listed above. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

• Increase sales and market share with Hoegemeyer Seed products.
• Develop District Business plans and strategies annually to support organizational strategies and objectives.
• Target, recruit, and develop new, profitable, selling dealers, direct buyers, and customers.
• Develop and deliver appropriate and timely dealer/customer sales meetings and/or field days.
• Build relationships with dealers, customers and business associates.
• Properly positions seed products, based on appropriate and sound agronomic practices and knowledge.
• Implement all company sales and marketing programs.
• Provide technical/product training to key dealers and customers.
• Complete all administrative functions on a timely basis.
• Maintain all company property assigned to the district.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and communicating results of research/show plots.
• Assist Customer Service team with “in‑season” product delivery and “end‑of‑season” product returns on a timely basis.
• Assist Accounting team with accounts receivable, including collections.
• Assist Marketing and Sales Support team with content for dealer/customer written communications.

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2‑year experience in sales and strong agronomic background.
• Planning and Execution Skills – Capable of establishing business plans and drive execution.
• Business Knowledge – Apply and maintain agronomic technical/functional expertise. Technical Skills – Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self‑Management Skills – Inspire trust, demonstrate adaptability, practice…