Golden Harvest Sales Representative

Syngenta Seeds; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in South Dakota seeks a Golden Harvest Sales Representative to drive territory growth in East Central SD. You will recruit and coach a reseller network, engage customers with a broad hybrids portfolio, and deliver partner-driven plans to fuel sales growth.

The role emphasizes consultative selling, strong negotiation, and the ability to work independently on a virtual team within a supportive culture offering great benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field or commensurate farming industry experience.
• 2+ years in sales or sales leadership; ability to work independently on a virtual team; agricultural sales preferred.
• Strong customer focus with proven sales and negotiation skills.
• Candidate must reside in the territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to a broad portfolio of hybrids.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of professional resellers.
• Engage in consultative selling and build trust with customers.
• Deliver plans and offers through channel partners.
• Create demand and educate customers on Syngenta solutions.
• Coach Seed Advisors on product placement for satisfaction.
• Manage district budgets and marketing funds within guidelines.
• Develop territory business plans and Seed Advisor plans to grow sales.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Customer focus

Territory management

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Agriculture or related field

Job description

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, we are currently seeking a Golden Harvest Sales Representative in South Dakota.

Territory: East Central South Dakota (Beadle, Hand, Spink Counties)

Accountabilities:

• Providing access to the industry’s broadest and most diverse portfolio of hybrids.
• Recruiting, developing, and managing your team of professional resellers.
• Consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with your customers.
• Deliver plans and offers to targeted customers through selected channel partners.
• Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in Syngenta solutions.
• Coach Seed Advisors on product placement to achieve improved customer satisfaction.
• Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district guidelines.
• Develop territory-level business plan and Seed Advisor business plans that identify specific opportunities, must-wins, and tactics to grow territory sales.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a degree in a non-Agriculture discipline with a significant farming industry background or commensurate experience.
• 2+ years in sales or sales leadership with the ability to work independently on a virtual team, agricultural sales experience preferred.
• A strong sense of customer focus and demonstrated sales and negotiation skills.
• Candidate must live in the territory.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

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