District Manager

Syngenta Group•Spencer, IA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmer. We are currently seeking a Golden Harvest District Manager in Northern Iowa.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a non-Agriculture discipline or higher with significant industry background
5+ years in Sales and/or Sales Management
Strong sense of customer focus and demonstration of excellent sales and negotiations skills
Strategic Sales Management and Change Management experience
Agronomic Knowledge relevant to the Commercial Seeds Sales business

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated Sales Management (hiring, deployment, development)
Demonstrated Leadership Experience
Demonstrated work/life balance and the ability to coach others in this area
Field Marketing and Campaign Management development and implementation experience
Business Analytical and Planning skills related to Sales Management

Responsibilities

Responsible for District operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds (manage with Resource Allocation Tool, weekly sales outlook, product forecasting, and inventory management)
Contribute to the Go to Market and Channel strategies for the Commercial Unit and develop District plans to deliver the Business Plan
Define sales and market share targets based on current strategy and business plans
Implement Sales Force effectiveness measures based on agreed standard indicators
Ensure District operations are executed and aligned with the Syngenta Business strategy
Facilitate establishment of customer targets and the implementation of plans
Measure Sales Force performance and evaluate competencies for each employee
Monitor individual development plan for each direct report