NK Sales Representative

Syngenta Group • Malta, IL

2d • $81,600 - $122,400 • Onsite

About The Position

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, We are currently seeking an NK Sales Representative in Northern Illinois. This role involves implementing the NK Brand strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the core objectives: Differentiate, Innovate, Outperform, and Leverage. The representative will support the functions of the NK Brand Retails sales organization in order to achieve profitable growth, deliver NK Seed brand campaigns and offers to targeted customers through selected channel partners, and achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the territory and sales area. The position requires a deep understanding of our products, particularly NK Corn and Soybeans, and acting as a steward of the NK Seeds portfolio by making recommendations and managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy. Developing a profound understanding of customer needs via consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with customers is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or in non-Agriculture discipline with significant agriculture industry background or commensurate experience
• 2+ years of Agronomic sales experience
• A strong sense of customer focus and demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within the NK Sales Area guidelines
• Ability to engage with our channel partners to connect them with growers more effectively and help deliver solutions

Nice To Haves

• knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in NK Corn and Soybeans

Responsibilities

• Implementing the NK Brand strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the core objectives: Differentiate, Innovate, Outperform, and Leverage
• Supporting the functions of the NK Brand Retails sales organization in order to achieve profitable growth
• Deliver NK Seed brand campaigns and offers to targeted customers through selected channel partners
• Act as a steward of the NK Seeds portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy
• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the territory and sales area
• Develop a profound understanding of customer needs via consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with customers

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