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Subsidiary Sales Manager – United States Preferred location: Salinas, California. However, we are open to considering other locations based on candidate profile and business needs. Are you a strategic sales leader with a passion for agriculture and innovation? Enza Zaden is looking for a dynamic Subsidiary Sales Manager to lead our commercial operations in the United States. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales performance, managing key customer relationships, and leading a high-performing team to deliver on our ambitious growth goals. Why join Enza Zaden as a Subsidiary Sales Manager? Take full ownership of the sales budget and P&L for your subsidiary. Lead the development and execution of tactical commercial plans in collaboration with Product and Marketing Management. Identify and manage key customer relationships, ensuring long-term value creation. Coach, develop, and inspire a team of sales professionals to achieve their full potential. Implement regional pricing strategies and gather market intelligence to support strategic decisions. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain. Make an impact in a global company As a Subsidiary Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will manage a team and oversee a broader network of indirect contributors. Your leadership will directly influence the success of our commercial strategy in the region. What you bring as a future colleague You are a results-driven leader with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the agricultural sector. You thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about building strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike. Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field. 9+ years of relevant experience in sales or commercial leadership roles. Proven experience in the U.S. market, preferably within the vegetable or fresh produce industry. Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex customer portfolios. Strong communication, coaching, and strategic planning skills. Willingness to travel frequently within the region. Agricultural background and customer orientation are essential. Enza Zaden as an employer With more than 2,800 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: better taste, better yields, and better resistance. You will be part of a team making a real difference. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 87 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future. What you can expect from us The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the starting pay range and benefits for the position posted. The compensation offered to the successful candidate depends on experience, skills, education, work location, and other objective job-related factors. Estimated salary pay range: $140,000 - $157,000 We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. As a family-owned company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Enza Zaden offers an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for full-time positions. Other benefits include 401(k) with employer match, paid personal time off, paid volunteer time off, monthly fitness reimbursement, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More information regarding the benefits will be shared during the application process. More information regarding the benefits will be shared during the application process. Get in touch Apply now using the application button. You will receive automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days. Good to know An assessment is part of the selection process. Great Place To Grow - Breeding to feed the world, creating value for sustainable life and living Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our employees are the driving power of our company. From their specific sphere of expertise, each individual contributes to creating the vegetable varieties of the future. We rely on specialists and the wide-ranging skills amassed by people with years of experience in the field. And the innovative vision of interns and newcomers. We value this knowledge and experience and therefore invest in our people by providing plenty of opportunity for personal development and advancement. Take a look at our current vacancies and see if there is an opportunity that suits you.