Sales Executive

Purpose

• Develop a strong relationship with channel partners in his/her area
• Implement and execute trial plans in his area and identify the new varieties and business opportunity.
• Support his/her sales manager in achieving sales budget and reach the business growth.

Accountabilities

• Implement marketing programs and channel campaigns for his/her area in line with Syngenta Vegetables Seeds strategy to maximize sales/growth potential
• Analysis of area to define potential and allocate resources to optimize Syngenta Veg Seeds market share and achieve goals
• Conduct and monitor commercial demos for new and existing products to fast-track launch of New Products.
• Regularly coordinate with demand creation team for effective deployment of resources and execution of campaign plans and reach area consumption targets
• Forecast sales on a quarterly basis.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback on market, channel and grower insights.

Qualification

• Strong sales background with good knowledge of channel management, crops, crop protection products, seeds and competition.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred or Minimum 3-year experience within sales or marketing, preferably in vegetable seeds.
• General trends in agriculture, including customer and competitor activity.
• In depth knowledge of Syngenta’s and competitor’s products and offers.  

• Permanent role
• English language skills would be good to have.
• Willing to travel extensively to meet with customers and demand creation leads
• Have driving licenses at least 1 year

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.