Technical Sales Representative

Syngenta Group

1d•$96,000 - $132,000•Remote

About The Position

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store. This is a remote position that will support a territory that includes Ontario and Quebec. Optimal support locations are in the Toronto and Montreal areas. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support this challenge, Syngenta’s Vegetable Seeds team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in Agronomy, Horticulture and/or equivalent field
Crop management technical skills
Knowledge of the Fresh Market and/or Processing Market industry
Up to 80% travel within assigned territory is required
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry
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.

Responsibilities

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