Company Description

Job Description

About Us
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 Technical Sales Representative, for our Seeds team in Wisconsin and Minnesota. As the Technical Sales Representative, you will develop and implement new market / business development plans, which will meet business goals of providing the best varieties possible for customers, as well as expanding 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.

 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 Report, and communicate key market, customer, sales, product, and competitive trends within the territory

Qualifications

Requirements

• B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field
• 3+ years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred
• Knowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with associates, dealers, grower customers and related industry personnel 
• Ability to travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned territory, and to company/industry meetings as required 
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to facilitate teamwork among staff

Additional Information

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
• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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