Techno-Commercial Field Lead — Grower Relations

Syngenta Group; Pahang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Group in Malaysia seeks a Field Sales professional to cultivate strong relationships with farmers and influencers, co-develop crop campaigns, and influence buying decisions in line with the country GTM strategy.

The role requires providing technical support to growers, maximizing market share, and executing grower campaigns with Field Promoters while ensuring HS&E compliance and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in crop protection products or seeds industry.
• Familiarity with the agriculture industry trends and business models.
• In depth knowledge of Syngenta’s and competitor’s products and offers.
• Understanding of Syngenta’s value proposition and GTM strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people from all levels-growers & key influencers.
• Ability to speak the local language/dialect.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with key farmers and influencers in assigned area.
• Co-develop campaign plans with Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and leads the Field Promoters in execution his area in line with over-all crop/product strategy.
• Strategically impact the buying decision of farmers and influencers in alignment with country’s Go-To-Market strategy.
• Provide technical support to growers as needed ensuring product and customer service satisfaction with Syngenta.
• Conduct analysis of assigned area to define area potential and allocate resources to optimise Syngenta market share and achieve goals.
• Feedback market needs in his assigned area providing accurate information/insights for the development of channel programs.
• Partner with Area Sales Manager or Regional sales Manager in preparing accurate consumption targets and achieving these in line with his area budget.
• Implement Grower campaigns for assigned sales area in line with Syngenta Crop Solutions strategy maximizing consumption potential.
• Execute programs that allow for Syngenta product and services testing with farmers, according to the direction of commercial management team.
• Ensure HS&E and Compliance policies are implemented within the sales area in line with company policy.
• Provides coaching for the development of Field Promoters.
• Makes efficient use of resources under his area of responsibility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field

Job description

Syngenta Group in Malaysia seeks a Field Sales professional to cultivate strong relationships with farmers and influencers, co-develop crop campaigns, and influence buying decisions in line with the country GTM strategy.

The role requires providing technical support to growers, maximizing market share, and executing grower campaigns with Field Promoters while ensuring HS&E compliance and resource efficiency.