What are the responsibilities and job description for the NK Sales Representative position at Syngenta Group?
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.
Job Description
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, We are currently seeking an NK Sales Representative in Minnesota.
Territory: West Central Minnesota
What will you be doing?
- Implementing the NK Brand strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the core objectives: Differentiate, Innovate, Outperform, and Leverage
- Supporting the functions of the NK Brand Retails sales organization in order to achieve profitable growth
- Deliver NK Seed brand campaigns and offers to targeted customers through selected channel partners
- knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in NK Corn and Soybeans
- Act as a steward of the NK Seeds portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy
- Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the territory and sales area
- Develop a profound understanding of customer needs via consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with customers
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or in non-Agriculture discipline with significant agriculture industry background or commensurate experience
- 2 years of Agronomic sales experience
- A strong sense of customer focus and demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within the NK Sales Area guidelines
- Ability to engage with our channel partners to connect them with growers more effectively and help deliver solutions
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.
- Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Work Level: 4B
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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