Technical Sales Representative

Syngenta Group • Detroit, MI

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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, the Vegetable Seeds team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Michigan.

Requirements

• B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field
• 3+ years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred
• General experience in sales with knowledge of standard sales techniques
• Ability to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growth
• Ability to forecast sales and budgets
• Must possess crop management technical skills
• Knowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industry
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains contact with present and potential customers through sales calls and associated travel
• Provides a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field
• Maintains a high level of communication with the customers and Syngenta associates, acting as the liaison between these groups
• Develops and implements annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs
• Provides technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeps the Territory Manager informed
• Develops and implements sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets

Benefits

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree