Crop Protection Sales Representative

Syngenta Group•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•$81,600 - $122,400•Remote

About The Position

Syngenta is seeking a Crop Protection Sales Representative for its South Dakota territory, covering southeastern South Dakota. The representative will work as part of a high-performing District Sales team to achieve profitable growth and build a sustainable market position for Syngenta. The role focuses on sales and customer relationships for crop protection products, working with channel partners, retail accounts, producers, and internal specialists.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Agriculture, Marketing, and/or Science.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in agronomy, farming, and/or retail within the crop protection or seed industry.
Ability to travel up to 75% weekly within the territory.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends, and pest-control requirements.
Strong technical knowledge of Syngenta and competitive products.
Ability to establish meaningful and impactful relationships with customers and internal colleagues through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Solid business acumen and ability to understand business financials and price/volume relationships.
Strong negotiating, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently, with strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers, and other customers in the assigned territory, in alignment with district and broader Commercial Unit plans.
Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with customers in the assigned territory.
Serve as the primary liaison for channel partners and retail accounts in the territory, including developing and implementing annual business plans to influence end-user demand.
Partner with Seed Care and AgriEdge Specialists to develop territory opportunities.
Create customer-level demand by educating customers about Syngenta products and building interest in its solutions.
Coordinate crop protection trade shows, tours, and product launches in the territory.
Steward the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and managing field complaints and issues in partnership with Agronomy.
Manage the operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds in accordance with Commercial Unit and District guidelines.