District Manager

We invite you to help our Canada team shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Crop Protection team is currently seeking a District Manager in Quebec and the Maritime provinces.  

To manage, coach, develop and lead a sales team to deliver the overall business objectives set out by the company. To actively participate on the National Sales Leadership Team in the development of  business strategies. Implement campaign tactics and sales plans to meet annual financial objectives. Develop strong regional distributor account relationships in conjunction with KAM head office relationships, to implement account strategies to support portfolio growth. Coordinate activities of KAM and sales team focused on creating end-user demand.

Duties:

• Develop a strong Syngenta Team, in support of the corporate culture.
• To actively participate on the Sales Leadership Team (SLT) to support the development and execution of the Sales strategies and tactics that align with the overall sales plans to meet annual financial objectives. 
• Hire, develop and provide leadership to district sales representatives to reach corporate and personal growth objectives by coaching them through difficult situations, setting performance goals, conducting ongoing reviews, providing guidance and clarity on Syngenta strategies, and ensuring appropriate training is provided and/or accessible. 
• Work with the Customer Engagement Team to ensure appropriate campaign tactics are defined and delivered as well as provide input on value-added customer needs, competitive activities and general market intelligence.  

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. 

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Bachelor of Commerce, plus 8 years experience within sales or marketing in agribusiness, preferably Crop Protection or Seed.

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs. 
• Comprehensive Benefit offering, Pension and Group Retirement program with company match, and Profit Sharing. 
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees. 

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Syngenta Contact Information:  
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at recruitment.na@syngenta.com 

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities.  For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact recruitment.na@syngenta.com 

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