Sales Development Associate - AgriGold Central Illinois

Summary

GDM Seeds is a global leader in plant genetics focused on transforming agriculture through technological innovation. The Sales Development Associate will participate in a 12–24 month development program, gaining experience across the sales cycle and multiple business functions while building sales skills, relationships, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 through formal, collaborative, and experiential learning opportunities. *This will set you up for success!*
• You will develop relationships throughout GDM with multiple resource partners, cohorts, and leaders. *Building relationships is the core of what we do!*
• You will gain hands-on experience in research, production, marketing, finance, logistics, and customer care. *This will deepen your knowledge of how the entire organization operates!*
• Engage in a variety of impactful projects including territory analysis and how to develop a personal, repeatable process for recruiting, attracting, and developing customers. *This will test your project management skills!*
• Develop new and creative solutions to meet company and territory goals. *Innovation is what will make you stand out!*
• You will develop important leadership qualities. *This will help you to be a strong communicator and problem solver!*

Skills

• * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or related field from an accredited school with a graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
• * Must be willing to relocate
• * Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• * Ability to work outdoors 60% of the time
• * Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• * Have a valid driver's license and meet Motor Vehicle requirements
• * Prior sales internships or work experience highly desired

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or related field from an accredited school with a graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
• * Must be willing to relocate
• * Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• * Ability to work outdoors 60% of the time
• * Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• * Have a valid driver's license and meet Motor Vehicle requirements

Nice to Haves

• * Prior sales internships or work experience highly desired

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (eligible 1st of the month following date of hire)
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition and Health Club reimbursement
• 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
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)