Area Manager - East Norfolk & Suffolk

Syngenta Crop Protection; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company is looking for an Area Manager to implement impactful marketing campaigns in East Norfolk and Suffolk. The position involves managing key relationships with farmers and agronomists, with flexibility to travel. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong knowledge of the UK agriculture market. An extensive benefits package is offered, along with a company car and significant career opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Company Car

Qualifications

• Experience establishing business relationships in agriculture.
• Ability to promote Crop Protection and Seed solutions.
• Flexibility to travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sell marketing campaigns in the territory.
• Collaborate with Customer Marketing and stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of key farmers and agronomists.

Skills

Business relationship management

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK agriculture market

Presentation skills

Technical knowledge

SalesForce CRM

Education

Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture

BASIS and FACTS qualified

Tools

MS Office suite

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Area Manager - East Norfolk & Suffolk, Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager to implement and sell impactful marketing campaigns by building strong business relationships with key stakeholders. This is a home-based sales role, covering the East Norfolk and Suffolk region. Your role will involve managing a portfolio of key farmers and agronomists, collaborating closely with Customer Marketing, and influencing the wider value chain to maximize Syngenta’s market share. You will actively pursue opportunities in your territory, using your market knowledge and leveraging a deep understanding of customer needs to promote Crop Protection, Seed, and Biological Syngenta solutions.

You will bring your technical knowledge and commercial perspective to the table and be part of a collaborative team driving success.

Qualifications and required experience

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline (e.g., Agriculture or Horticulture) or equivalent knowledge gained through proven experience.
• BASIS and FACTS qualified (or capability/willingness to qualify).
• Experience of establishing and maintaining successful business relationships.
• Strong knowledge of the UK agriculture market.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A strong network of contacts in the industry is an advantage.
• Technical profile of Syngenta & key competitor products is desirable.
• Ability to develop an Area Business Plan and the continuous utilisation of SalesForce CRM.
• IT-literate with experience using MS Office suite.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel throughout your territory.

Additional Information

Site information

Syngenta’s site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers, and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, Finance, and administration functions.

The UK Crop Protection and Seeds business employs a commercial team based at Cambridge which includes a home-based field force along with a small team based in Waterford, Ireland. It provides growers with a wide range of products to help protect their crops from pests, weeds, and diseases. Our innovative technologies, products, and services deliver efficient solutions to agricultural production problems.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Company Car
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating environment.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion