Technical Sales Representative

Syngenta Group • Santa Maria, CA

1d • $79,200 - $118,800

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 California.

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.
• Position requires up to 80% field travel within assigned territory.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

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

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• 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, among other benefits.
• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees