Golden Harvest Agronomist
About The Position
Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a Golden Harvest Agronomist located in Minnesota. The role supports product launches and advancements, sales force training, production and portfolio planning, competitive intelligence, district campaigns, and promotion of Syngenta products. The agronomist will coordinate trial plots, interpret data, and help amplify Syngenta’s product story in local areas. Syngenta describes its mission as helping farmers meet demand for food and fuel through precision breeding, biotechnology traits, and digital platforms, while supporting sustainable farming practices. The company offers flexible work options and a culture focused on belonging, collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy or a related agricultural field.
- At least 2 years of experience in Agronomy or Sales with a strong technical background, or at least 2 years of experience in a Research and Development role with a strong understanding of Sales and Commercial aspects.
- Deep knowledge of the seed industry.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of marketing principles and techniques.
- Understanding of statistical principles and data analysis.
- Significant technical knowledge of the product portfolio, product pipeline, and product value propositions.
- Knowledge of agronomic theory, farming best practices, seed technologies, and crop protection.
- Understanding of segmentation strategy and priorities.
- Demonstrated experience providing guidance and direct involvement in service call resolution.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate experimental trials to help train the sales force on new product launches.
- Provide marketing input into product advancements.
- Provide input on production planning and portfolio.
- Sharpen competitive intelligence on pricing and products.
- Support product-based campaign development in the district.
- Promote Syngenta products at meetings, field days, and one-on-one interactions.
- Support and coordinate plot locations and entries in the assigned area.
- Analyze and interpret data for promotional use and serve as a local pivot point for amplifying Syngenta’s story.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on the first day.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Profit sharing and retirement savings contribution.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Education assistance.
- Wellness programs.
- Corporate discounts.
- Flexible work options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
