Sales representative representative

Syngenta Group; South Dakota Park (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking a Crop Protection Sales Representative for the South Dakota territory. You will drive sales, profit and market share by partnering with channel partners, producers and customers, executing the district plan and creating meaningful demand.

You will build trusted relationships, develop annual business plans, and act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio in the field, coordinating with Agronomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture, Marketing or Science required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in agronomy, farm, or retail within crop protection or seed industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to travel up to 75% weekly within territory.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners and customers in the district.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers in the territory.
• Liaise with channel partners and retail accounts; develop annual business plans to influence demand.
• Create demand at customer level and ensure knowledge of Syngenta products.
• Collaborate with Agronomy to address field issues and manage budget within district guidelines.

Skills

Sales experience

Agronomy knowledge

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Marketing/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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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