Golden Harvest Sales Representative

Syngenta Group; South Dakota Park (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Golden Harvest Sales Representative in East Central South Dakota to drive growth in a broad portfolio of hybrids. You will recruit, train, and guide a network of professional resellers, while delivering customer-focused consultative selling and territory planning.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Agriculture or related field with 2+ years in sales, strong negotiation skills, and a willingness to live in the territory.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide access to a broadhybrid portfolio of hybrids.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of professional resellers.
• Consultative selling and trusted adviser to customers.
• Deliver plans to targeted customers through channel partners.
• Coach Seed Advisors on product placement to improve satisfaction.
• Manage territory budget, selling expenses, and marketing funds within guidelines.
• Develop territory business and Seed Advisor plans identifying opportunities and tactics.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer focus

Education

BA/BS 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 agricultur

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:

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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