Sales representative representative

Syngenta Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k with company match and Profit-Sh—

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection in South Dakota seeks a results-driven Crop Protection Sales Representative to drive sales, profits, and market share through channel partners and key customers within the district.

You will establish and nurture strong customer relationships, influence end-user demand, and coordinate annual business plans with channel partners to support the commercial strategy. Flexibility for travel and a proactive, independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Marketing, and/or Science.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant agronomy, farm, or retail experience in crop protection or seed industries.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% weekly within the territory.
• Solid knowledge of agronomics, cropping practices, agricultural technology, and pest control trends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build customer and internal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners within the district plan.
• Develop and maintain strong and trusted relationships with customers in the territory.
• Create demand at the customer level by educating them about Syngenta products and solutions.
• Act as steward of the Syngenta portfolio, managing issues in partnership with Agronomy.
• Manage operational budget, selling expenses, and marketing funds within guidelines.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Cropping practices

Agricultural technology

Relationship building

Communication skills

Business acumen

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Marketing, or Science

Job description

Company Description

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

To support that challenge, Syngenta's Commercial team is currently seeking a Crop Protection Sales Representative for Syngenta's South Dakota territory. In this role, you will be an integral member of a high performing District Sales team working together to achieve profitable growth and create an industry leading and sustainable position for Syngenta.

Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory as part of the overall sales and marketing plan for the district and broader Commercial Unit.

Develop and maintain strong and trusted relationships with customers in assigned territory.

Primary liaison for all channel partners and retail accounts within territory which includes developing and implementing annual business plans to influence end-user demand.

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 complaints/issues in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy.

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit / District guidelines.

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Agriculture, Marketing, and/or Science.

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in agronomy, farm, and/or retail within the crop protection or seed industry.

Up to 75% weekly travel within territory is required for this role.

Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends and requirements for pest control.

Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful and impactful relationships with customers and internal colleagues through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Solid business acumen and ability to understand business financials and price/volume relationships.

Ability to work independently, strong planning, organization, and time management.

Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.

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.

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.