NK Sales Representative

Syngenta Group; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking an NK Sales Representative for North Central South Dakota to implement the brand strategy and deliver campaigns to growers and channel partners.

The role requires 2+ years in agronomic sales, a relevant agriculture degree, and a strong focus on customers with proven negotiation skills and budget discipline. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related field with agriculture industry background.
• 2+ years of agronomic sales experience.
• Strong customer focus and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement NK Brand strategy with customers to differentiate, innovate and outperfrom.
• Support NK Brand Retail sales to achieve profitable growth.
• Deliver NK Seed campaigns to targeted customers via channel partners.
• Develop consultative understanding of customer needs and build trust.
• Achieve sales, profit and market-share targets in the territory.

Skills

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

Agronomic sales experience

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science 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.

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 an NK Sales Representative in North Central South Dakota.

Territory: North Central South Dakota

What will you be doing?

• Implementing the NK Brand strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the core objectives: Differentiate, Innovate, Outperform, and Leverage
• Supporting the functions of the NK Brand Retails sales organization in order to achieve profitable growth
• Deliver NK Seed brand campaigns and offers to targeted customers through selected channel partners
• knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in NK Corn and Soybeans
• Act as a steward of the NK Seeds portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy
• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the territory and sales area
• Develop a profound understanding of customer needs via consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with customers

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or in non-Agriculture discipline with significant agriculture industry background or commensurate experience
• 2+ years of Agronomic sales experience
• A strong sense of customer focus and demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within the NK Sales Area guidelines
• Ability to engage with our channel partners to connect them with growers more effectively and help deliver solutions

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.