Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative

Syngenta Global•Chicago, IL

36d

About The Position

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 farmers. As a Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative (DSR) at Syngenta, you will be a valued member of a high-performing Sales Team and participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity preparing you to be a successful territory sales leader in the agriculture industry. You'll receive competitive wages and ongoing career development resources. Location: Flexible locations within the United States (Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota)

Responsibilities

Complete a well-defined, customized training and development plan with direction and assistance from your manager and experienced colleagues
Develop effective product and technical expertise including product placement, scouting, agronomic principles, building strong farmer relationships, understanding of the sales process and gaining product commitment.
Gain experience and build leadership capabilities, consultative selling competence, communication and presentation skills, business acumen, and territory management while creating a professional network to further your career
Implement strategy to achieve sales objectives in assigned territory
Identify and analyze customer needs, market intelligence, and territory opportunities to share with sales management and marketing
Develop effective ways of working to strengthen teamwork within the sales team
Manage, support, and build the customer base in a defined geography
Advise channel partners on presentation of products and promotional materials
Manage within territory budget guidance, accurately report expenses and sales, operate and maintain company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports.