Independent Seed Advisor

Syngenta; Coldwater (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Income

Flexible locations within the Midwest

Entrepreneurial opportunity

Agronomic support and sales training

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking an Independent Seed Advisor in Coldwater, Michigan to sell and service Golden Harvest® brand corn and soybeans. You will work with a network of independent seed sellers, leveraging agronomic support and digital tools to successfully grow your territory and build your own business.

This role requires entrepreneurial spirit, proven sales experience, and the ability to develop effective customer relationships. Your success will contribute to the success of Syngenta's local and national agri-business efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience and ability to create demand at the customer level.
• Strong understanding of agronomy and seed products.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop territory-level business plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plans and offers to target customers.
• Manage operational budget and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop assigned territory through new farmer addition.

Skills

Sales planning

Customer engagement

Market intelligence collection

Budget management

Business development

Job description

Independent Seed Advisor

Golden Harvest® brand corn and soybeans is looking to partner with self‑motivated individuals with entrepreneurial aspirations interested in running their own businesses.

Company Description

Golden Harvest® brand corn and soybeans is looking to partner with self‑motivated individuals with entrepreneurial aspirations interested in running their own businesses.

Job Description

As an Independent Seed Advisor promoting the sales of Golden Harvest®, you will sell, distribute and service seed products directly to growers. You will be part of a network of independent seed sellers with the full support of local and national Syngenta agri‑business professionals. Your success is our success. With deep roots in genetics, agronomy, and service, look no further than Golden Harvest for the high‑yielding seed that works just as hard as you do.

Qualifications

What you will be doing?

• Deliver plans and offers to target customers
• Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in Syngenta solutions
• Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy
• Recommend product placement to achieve higher customer satisfaction
• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the territory and district
• Regularly collect and report market intelligence and relevant value chain insights
• Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district guidelines
• Develop your assigned territory through the addition of new farmers
• Accurate forecasting for customers within the territory
• Develop a territory‑level business plan that identifies specific opportunities, must‑wins, and tactics to grow territory sales

Additional Information

• Guaranteed Income
• Ability to integrate role with local farm operations
• Flexible locations within the Midwest
• Entrepreneurial opportunity to build a successful business
• Agronomic support, sales & systems training, sales team support
• Digital tools to support in running your business
• Additional tools & resources to help with growing your business

Note

This opportunity is not an offer for employment. Independent Seed Advisors are self‑employed in partnership with Golden Harvest.