Crop Protection Sales Representative

Syngenta Group • Richmond, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Syngenta Crop Protection is a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security and champion sustainable agriculture. They empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies to defend against nature's toughest challenges, uniting advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. This role is for a Crop Protection Sales Representative supporting a territory in Virginia and West Virginia, with an optimal support location in the greater Richmond area. The representative will be an integral member of a high-performing District Sales team, working to achieve profitable growth and establish a sustainable position for Syngenta.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Agriculture, Marketing, and/or Science.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in agronomy, farm, and/or retail within the crop protection or seed industry.
• Up to 75% weekly travel within territory is required for this role.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology, and trends and requirements for pest control.
• Strong technical knowledge of Syngenta and competitive products.
• Demonstrated 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/decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory as part of the overall sales and marketing plan for the district and broader Commercial Unit.
• Develop and maintain strong and trusted relationships with customers in assigned territory.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all channel partners and retail accounts within 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 demand at the customer level, ensuring customers are knowledgeable about Syngenta products and have further interest in Syngenta solutions.
• Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and managing complaints/issues in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy.
• Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit / District guidelines.

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