Company DescriptionAbout SyngentaSyngenta is a global leader in agriculture, with 28,000 employees across 90 countries dedicated to solving one of humanity's biggest challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. Join our inclusive and collaborative team to help shape the future of agriculture and make a difference in feeding the world safely while protecting the planet.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin the Golden Harvest Seed team as our new GHX Elite Sales Specialist. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to deliver new insights, drive innovative thinking, and provide local knowledge and agronomic expertise to address complex agricultural challenges. Your experience and skills will be invaluable in meeting the needs of our customers and advancing our mission.Ideal Location: Jacksonville, Macomb, Monmouth, Peoria, or Springfield, IllinoisWhat will you be doing?Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in Syngenta solutionsAct as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy Delivering a unique customer obsession experience through listening to farmers, exceeding their expectations, and aligning interests with the farmer’s interestConducting business in a modern way by delivering a differentiated selling experienceTeaching farmers through challenging the status quo and by bringing expertise to build long-term trustCustomizing and delivering prescriptive field recommendationsProviding access to the industry’s broadest and most diverse portfolio of hybridsBeing a strong contributing team member within the broader Seed Sales teamQualificationsWhat sets you apart?Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, or a degree in a non-Agriculture discipline, or commensurate work experienceExperience in a customer focus role with demonstrated sales and negotiation skillsVisa sponsorship is not available for this positionAdditional InformationWhat We Offer?Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do401k 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 HolidaysMaternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among othersA culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the yearSyngenta 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.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)