Agronomist - Golden Harvest Seeds

About Us: 

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. Our Seeds Agronomy team is currently seeking an Agronomist for Golden Harvest Seeds in Central Illinois. As the Agronomist, you will implement the Golden Harvest seed strategy in your territory and provide intense local knowledge and agronomic expertise to address complex agricultural challenges. 
 
You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

• Being the product and technology expert for both corn and soybean seed, for Syngenta and competitive products
• Leading the product training process for employees and customers of Golden Harvest
• Providing localized and targeted product, technology and agronomic information and advice to the District Manager, Sales
• Representatives, Channel Partners, customers, and prospects

Accountabilities

• Evaluate experimental trials to aid in training the sales force on new product launches
• Provide marketing input into product advancements
• Provide input on production planning and portfolio
• Sharpen competitive intelligence on pricing and products
• Support product-based campaign development in the district 
• Promote Syngenta products at meetings, field days, and one on ones 
• Support and coordinate plot locations and entries in the assigned area
• Analyze and interpret data for promotional use and act as the pivot point for Syngenta story amplification in local areas 

Requirements

• B.S. in Agronomy or related Agricultural field 
• 2+ years of experience in Agronomy or Sales with a strong technical background or 2+ years of experience in a Research and Development role, with a strong understanding of Sales and Commercial aspects
• Deep knowledge of the seed industry
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Territory includes Macomb,IL, Springfield, IL and Peoria, IL

Preferred Requirements

• Basic understanding of marketing principles and techniques 
• Understanding of statistical principles and data analysis 
• Significant technical knowledge of product portfolio, product pipeline and product value propositions. 
• Agronomic theory – knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, crop protection
• Understanding of segmentation strategy and priorities
• Demonstrated experience in guidance and direct involvement in service call resolution

WL: 4B

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 
• Paid Vacation, 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.

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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.