Outside Sales Representative, Agriculture

Syngenta Group; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package (medical, dental,

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Golden Harvest Sales Representative to drive consultative selling and build strong customer relationships in Nebraska. The role emphasizes delivering tailored plans, educating customers, and expanding market share through strategic channel partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in agricultural sales, a strong customer focus, and the ability to operate effectively on a virtual team while residing in the territory.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with customers.
• Deliver plans and offers to targeted customers through channel partners.
• Create demand at the customer level; ensure customers are knowledgeable about our products and Syngenta solutions.
• Coach Seed Advisors on product placement to improve customer satisfaction.
• Develop territory-level business and Seed Advisor plans identifying opportunities and tactics to grow sales.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

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.

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 a Golden Harvest Sales Representative in Nebraska

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop territory-level business plan and Seed Advisor business plans that identify specific opportunities, must-wins, and tactics to grow territory sales

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• ~ 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.

Culture

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Location

LI-Remote