About

• Company Description
• As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.
• Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.
• Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
• Job Description
• We are looking for a curious, determined, and high-performing individual to join our Sales Team as a remote Contract Territory Sales Representative to service our Humboldt Area.
• In this role, you will develop a territory plan to achieve sales targets, foster meaningful relationships, and communicate the value of technology.
• This is a 14–16 month fixed-term contract.

Accountabilities

• Analyze market trends to identify data-driven growth opportunities.
• Complete product forecasting requirements.
• Achieve annual sales target for crop protection and seed care.
• Develop and implement local field marketing plan.
• Utilize discovery skills to understand retailer and grower needs.
• Collaborate with retailers to create sales activity plan.
• Deliver and reconcile programs or segmented offers to retailers.
• Effectively communicate the value of product portfolio and services.
• Train and develop retailers to effectively position product to growers.
• Create awareness of technology (demonstration trials, capture experiences).
• Provide in-season technical and sales support.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or science and/or a B.Comm.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the agriculture industry and a thorough understanding of both the commercial and research sides of the business.
• Understanding of financial analysis and general business issues and practices.
• Agronomic knowledge of the crops in the area such as wheat, canola, peas, and barley.
• First-hand knowledge of farming operations and crop production practices.
• Additional Information

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.
• WL: 3B
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