Technical Expert Landscape & Ornamental Trees

We're seeking a dynamic Technical-Commercial Specialist to lead our landscape and ornamental trees business across Spain and Italy. This role will focus on TreeCare business (Revive II solutions) and Vegetation Management portfolio, working closely with key distributors and applicators in the urban landscape sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical-commercial development of landscape solutions across Spain and Italy.
• Lead the transformation of TreeCare business by establishing Syngenta as the reference technical partner for arboriculture solutions.
• Drive market penetration of Revive II and the complete TreeCare portfolio through demonstration.
• Develop strategic relationships with landscape service providers, municipalities, and contractors.
• Create and implement technical training programs for distributors and applicators to ensure proper product usage and maximize results.
• Establish and maintain demonstration sites sites showcasing Syngenta solutions' effectiveness.
• Support business development in the markets.
• Coordinate with Vegetation Management team to capture synergies in urban and infrastructure segments and Turf business development initiatives.

Strategic Focus for Italy

• Support the Italian market development with technical expertise, particularly in Revive II applications
• Transfer successful practices and learnings from Iberian market to Italian operations.
• Provide specialized training sessions for Italian distributors and key applicators.
• Assist in establishing local demonstration trials.
• Collaborate with Italian team to adapt technical protocols to local conditions.
• Support the development of Italian market-specific value propositions.
• Build relationships with key Italian stakeholders in the TreeCare segment.

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, leads in sustainable farming solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest. 

Required Skills & Experience:

• +3 years of related professional experience.
• Experience in landscape management and urban forestry.
• Experience in trial design and execution.
• Expert knowledge in ornamental trees, particularly palms and pines.
• Strong understanding of tree physiology and health.

Languages:

• Native Spanish.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Basic Italian (B1 level minimum).

• Location: Based in any major Spanish city with good transportation links.

• Travel requirements:

  • Frequent domestic travel within Spain (3-4 days per week).

  • Regular trips to Italy (monthly or bi-monthly).

What can we offer?

• A culture that promotes work/life balance and celebrates diversity.
• Remote working.
• Extensive benefits package including a pension plan scheme, bonus, company car, life insurance & a pool of flexible benefits to choose (Ticket Restaurant, WellHub, etc.)
• A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning).