NK Sales Representative

Syngenta; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Syngenta in North Central South Dakota is seeking an NK Sales Representative to drive growth in the NK Seeds portfolio. You will implement the brand strategy, support the NK Retail sales team, and deliver campaigns to farmers and channel partners.

You will develop deep customer relationships, understand their needs through consultative selling, and work with Agronomy to address concerns and opportunities across the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field or substantial agriculture experience.
• 2+ years of agronomic sales experience.
• Strong customer focus and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and marketing funds within NK guidelines.
• Ability to engage with channel partners to connect growers with solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement the NK Brand strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver core objectives (Differentiate, Innovate, Outperform, Leverage).
• Support NK Brand Retail sales to achieve profitable growth.
• Deliver NK Seed brand campaigns and offers to targeted customers via channel partners.
• Be knowledgeable about NK Corn and Soybeans products and portfolio.
• Act as steward of the NK Seeds portfolio by making recommendations in partnership with Agronomy.
• Achieve sales, profit, and market-share targets within the territory.

Skills

Agronomic sales experience

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

Channel partner engagement

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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 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

Qualifications

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

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: 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.

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