Job Posting for Technical Sales Representative, Processor at Syngenta
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
About Us
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative, for our Seeds team in Wisconsin and Minnesota. As the Technical Sales Representative, you will develop and implement new market / business development plans, which will meet business goals of providing the best varieties possible for customers, as well as expanding customer base in the sales area.
You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:
Providing guidance to the support team for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with the company’s vision and values.
Working on the launching and demonstration of new product introductions with an effective trialing program in order to position products that will meet the needs of the target market.
Accountabilities
Initiate and maintain contact with customers through sales calls and associated travel
Provides a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field
Plan and deliver seed samples of new commercial varieties per trial plan
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the product line, develops the required product performance trial data through trials to determine features and benefits of new products
Develop market trends and identifies new varieties that will allow Syngenta to capitalize on growth opportunities
Complete monthly Sales Report, and communicate key market, customer, sales, product, and competitive trends within the territory
Qualifications
Requirements
B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field
3 years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred
Knowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with associates, dealers, grower customers and related industry personnel
Ability to travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned territory, and to company/industry meetings as required
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to facilitate teamwork among staff
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
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