Account Manager, Western Canada

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. 

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. 

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

Please note: This role can be supported remotely from Western Canada.

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. To support this challenge, Syngenta is currently seeking an Account Manager in Western Canada.

The Account Manager will be responsible for establishing a strategic direction for specific key account customers based in Western Canada.  This will be created through fostering strong relationships, account discovery and effective collaboration across different stakeholders.

Accountabilities: 

• Responsible for the development and implementation of an account plan that informs the interaction of Syngenta stakeholders with individuals throughout the account.
• Accountable for achieving annual revenue targets, managing inventory levels and the execution of account-focused initiatives.
• Will work closely with various people across Syngenta including district sales, commercial operations, product marketing and channel marketing as well as across key decision makers within the accounts.

Required:

• A minimum B.Sc. Or a BCom degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the agri-business industry or related role.
• Extensive experience in the Canadian Crop Protection market, preferably in the western market.

Desired:

• Experience in customer-facing roles combined with customer and/or product marketing would be an asset in this position.
• Excellent business acumen including the ability to conduct financial analysis, perform deep analytics of the account and the ability to translate data insights into meaningful actions.
• Must be able to think strategically and balance the needs of the account with the needs of Syngenta both in the short and long term through advanced negotiation skills.
• Must be able to quickly establish professional relationships based on solid business principles and foster excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Must be able to influence senior leadership within the accounts.

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs. 
• Comprehensive Benefit offering, Pension and Group Retirement program with company match, and Profit Sharing. 
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees. 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Syngenta Contact Information:  

If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at [email protected] 

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities.  For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact [email protected].

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