Technical Sales Representative

Syngenta; Stockholm; On-site; SEK 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural seeds is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for Scandinavia. The role involves engaging with customers, providing expert advice, and developing sales strategies to meet market demands. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong sales abilities, with a focus on crop management and customer service.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Flexible working options

Learning culture and training options

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the Vegetable Seed industry preferred.
• General experience in sales and business development.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains contact with customers through field visits.
• Develops annual trial plans for new varieties based on customer needs.
• Provides technical solutions to customers' problems.

Skills

Crop management technical skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong oral communication skills

Education

B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture

Job description

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Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’slargest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better andmore productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seedshelp mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow foodusing less land, less water, and fewer inputs.

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’slargest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better andmore productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seedshelp mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow foodusing less land, less water, and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Vegetable Seeds team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative for Scandinavia

What will you be doing?

• Initiates and maintains contact with present and potential customers through field visits and sales calls.
• Provides a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field
• Maintains a high level of communication with the customers
• Develops and implements annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs
• Provides technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeps the Product Specialists informed.
• Develops and implements sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets
• Position requires 70-80% regular field visits with the assigned countries (the scope involves the Nordic region; mainly Sweden and Finland)
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field
• Solid experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred with a working knowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industry
• General experience in sales with knowledge of standard sales techniques with the ability to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growth as well as to forecast sales and budgets
• Must possess crop management technical skills
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Language requirements: full professional proficiency in English and Swedish
  
  

Additional Information

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Flexible working options.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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