At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to help farmers grow their best crop. We are currently seeking a Seedcare Specialist for the Seedcare team ideally located Alberta.
What will you do:
- Create demand for Syngenta Seedcare products in accordance with the annual sales and marketing plan.
- Develop the Alberta market for Syngenta Seedcare products by implementing research permit programs to field test products in development. Field demonstration of newly registered products so as to position products with customers, generate data for marketing and to enable transfer of seed care technology to customers and territory managers.
- Provide expertise to sales team and customers in all aspects of seed treating technology, including trouble shooting, equipment recommendations, equipment set up, training of treating personnel and product stewardship.
- Collaborate with Territory Sales Representatives to maximize the sale and correct use of seed care products in designated district.
Company Description
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.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree (preference for agriculture related degree or commerce).
- Knowledge of agronomy, pests, agricultural trends and agricultural equipment, including the requirements for pest control and seed care technology.
- Knowledge of Seedcare product & technical usage in order to communicate requirements for effective pest control as per guidelines of labels, MSDS and government regulations.
- Knowledge of product inquiry handling to ensure timely, accurate investigation, documentation and complete customer satisfaction.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of competitors and competitive products and activities.
- Experience with Crop Protection Products or Seed Industry preferred.
- Certified Crop Science Certification (completed or in progress) and/or CCA an asset.
Additional Information
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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