Independent Seed Advisor

Syngenta

Mason City (IA)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Income

Flexible locations

Entrepreneurial opportunity

Agronomic support

Digital tools for business management

Sales training

Sales team support

Additional resources

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Iowa is looking for an Independent Seed Advisor to promote and sell its high-yielding seed products directly to growers. You will work independently while receiving support from agricultural professionals to manage your business effectively. This role requires strong sales skills and the ability to develop a territory-level business plan, providing a unique entrepreneurial opportunity aimed at building a successful and profitable business within the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

Experience in sales and customer interaction.
Strong understanding of agricultural products and market dynamics.
Ability to develop and execute a business plan.

Responsibilities

Sell, distribute, and service seed products directly to growers.
Create demand at the customer level for Syngenta solutions.
Manage operational budget and sales targets.
Create demand at the customer level and inform customers about Syngenta solutions.
Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio and manage field concerns with Agronomy support.
Recommend product placement to improve customer satisfaction.
Aim to achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the district.
Regularly collect and report market intelligence and value chain insights.
Manage district budgets, selling expenses, and marketing funds within guidelines.
Develop the assigned territory and add new farmers.
Forecast for customers within the territory and develop a territory business plan.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Market intelligence

Budget management

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

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