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 Vegetable Seeds team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Arizona.
Duties:
- Initiates and maintains contact with present and potential 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.
- Maintains a high level of communication with the customers and Syngenta associates, acting as the liaison between these groups.
- Develops and implements annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs.
- Provides technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeps the Territory Manager informed.
- Develops and implements sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets.
Company Description
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.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field.
- 3+ years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred.
- General experience in sales with knowledge of standard sales techniques.
- Ability to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growth.
- Ability to forecast sales and budgets.
- Must possess crop management technical skills.
- Knowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industry.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Position requires up to 80% field travel within assigned territory.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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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