Product Development Specialist
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- Syngenta Seeds
- Sacramento, CA
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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 Product Development Specialist, for our Seeds team in Central Valley California. As the Product Development Specialist, you will develop and implement new market/business development plans, which will meet the business goals of providing the best varieties possible for customers, as well as expanding the 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.
- Leverage local trial plans and outcomes to refine product positioning and develop sales opportunities.
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 Reports, and communicate key market, customer, sales, product, and competitive trends within the territory
Requirements
- B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field
- Experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred
- Sales experience, with the ability to implement new market and business development plans to achieve profitable growth
- Trial set up, planting, and evaluation experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, and to company/industry meetings as required
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
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
- Job salary at 76,000 to 95,000
- 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 is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

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