Golden Harvest Agronomist

Syngenta Group•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Golden Harvest Agronomist located in Minnesota. The role supports Syngenta’s mission of safely feeding the world and caring for the planet by evaluating trials, informing product and production decisions, supporting marketing and sales initiatives, and promoting Syngenta products in local markets. The agronomist also analyzes data and helps amplify Syngenta’s product story across the assigned area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 on product advancements.
Provide input on production planning and portfolio.
Develop competitive intelligence about 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 point of coordination for amplifying Syngenta’s story.