Technical Sales Representative

Syngenta Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

Syngenta Seeds is a leading global developer and producer of seeds, aiming to improve crop quality and yields. The Leafy and Brussels Sprouts team is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for the UK to initiate and maintain contact with customers, provide high-level service and product information, develop and implement trial plans for new varieties, and offer technical solutions to customer problems. The role involves developing and implementing sales action plans to achieve sales and margin budgets, with approximately 70% of the time spent on field visits within the region.

Requirements

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Agriculture or Horticulture) or equivalent knowledge gained through proven experience.
Familiarity within the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred with a working knowledge of agriculture and fresh produce in the UK.
General experience in sales with the ability to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growth as well as to forecast sales and budgets.
Must possess crop management technical skills.
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Initiating and maintaining contact with present and potential customers through field visits and sales calls.
Providing a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field.
Develop and implement annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs.
Providing technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeping the Product Specialists informed.
Develops and implements sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets.