Golden Harvest Sales Representative

Syngenta; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta seeks a Golden Harvest Sales Representative for East Central South Dakota (Beadle, Hand, Spink Counties). You will drive growth by providing access to our hybrids portfolio, recruiting and supporting resellers, and delivering tailored plans to farmers.

The role requires 2+ years in sales, the ability to work independently on a virtual team, and strong customer focus with negotiation skills. You must live in the territory and enjoy a collaborative, benefit-rich workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales or sales leadership with ability to work independently on a virtual team.
• Strong customer focus and demonstrated sales and negotiation skills.
• Candidate must live in the territory (East Central South Dakota).

Responsibilities

• Provide access to Syngenta's broad portfolio of hybrids to customers.
• Recruit, develop and manage a team of professional resellers.
• Engage in consultative selling and build trust with customers.
• Deliver plans and offers to targeted customers via channel partners.
• Create demand and ensure customers understand product value and use.
• Coach Seed Advisors on product placement for better satisfaction.
• Manage district budget, selling expenses and marketing funds within guidelines.
• Develop territory business plans and Seed Advisor strategies to grow sales.

Skills

Sales

Leadership

Customer focus

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming 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, 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

• 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.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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.

Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process

At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.

When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.

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