Golden Harvest Sales Representative

Syngenta Seeds; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Golden Harvest Sales Representative to cover Central Nebraska in the Valley, Greeley, Sherman, Howard, Buffalo and Hall counties. This role drives growth by promoting a broad portfolio of hybrids and partnering with local resellers.

The candidate will have 2+ years in sales, strong negotiation, and the ability to work independently on a virtual team. Living in the territory is required and you will execute territory plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales or sales leadership; agricultural sales experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a virtual team.
• Strong customer focus and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to hybrids portfolio and recruit/manage resellers
• Consultative selling and building trust with customers
• Deliver plans and offers to targeted customers via channel partners
• Develop territory business plans and Seed Advisor plans
• Coach Seed Advisors on product placement to improve satisfaction
• Manage budget and marketing funds within guidelines

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Independence in virtual team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest 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 and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using 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.

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 Nebraska

Territory: Central Nebraska:Counties include Valley, Greely, Sherman, Howard, Buffalo, and Hall, Nebraska

What will you be doing?

• 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 diversity & inclusion, 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 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.