Biological Specialist

Syngenta Group • Malta, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Biologicals Specialist will strive to be an industry-leading source of biological product information and a key training resource for our internal sales teams and customers, ensuring they have a deep understanding of our products and their function within key crops. Showcasing our current products, as well as new technologies, in demonstration plots with key customers is another focus area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Agricultural Science preferred) with strong agronomy fundamentals and plant physiology/abiotic stress understanding.
• Minimum 3 years agribusiness sales experience (preferably fertilizer/plant nutrition/biologicals) with proven account management and demand creation skills.
• Strong presentation abilities, basic computer proficiency, and capability to interact effectively with technical and commercial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with local market dynamics and customer base.
• Experience specifically in biologicals or specialty fertilizer markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual business plans with key retailers and conduct quarterly reviews to achieve sales milestones.
• Meet sales targets using Qlik reporting and monthly reviews with area managers to track progress and adjust tactics.
• Provide internal and external training on biological products to establish Syngenta as the industry technical leader.
• Organize product trials to generate yield data for marketing and support new product launches.
• Complete monthly rolling forecasts using Excel to project current and future sales performance.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level