AgriEdge Specialist

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: The territory for this position supports Missouri and a portion of southeast Kansas. This role can be supported remotely from within the territory. Optimal support location is in the Columbia area.

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 that challenge, Syngenta is currently seeking an AgriEdge Specialist in Missouri. In this role, you will be an integral member of a high performing District Sales team working together to achieve profitable growth, and create an industry leading and sustainable position for Syngenta.

This role is responsible for implementing Syngenta's AgriEdge program with growers within the Commercial Unit. This will be accomplished by positioning Syngenta's AgriEdge program, developing relationships with growers, retailers and Syngenta personnel in the identified geography, and contributing to the development and expansion of the program.

Accountabilities:

• Implement AgriEdge to include sales, marketing, technical, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and service; Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory.
• Develop unique offers to leverage AgriEdge brand elements and to build the AgriEdge brand; Analyze program data, develop value propositions, and manage exposure of risk management element.
• Actively engage with channel partners to assist with their ability to connect with growers more effectively in delivering solutions in collaboration with Syngenta.
• Create demand at the grower level, ensuring that both the grower and reseller are knowledgeable about our products and have further interest in Syngenta solutions; Provide training, business planning, and technical support to enrolled growers.
• Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit / District guidelines.
• Develop solid relationships with AgriEdge Growers and able to provide increasing value through strong knowledge of agronomic, product and digital farming solutions.

Required:

• A Minimum of a 4-year degree is required (Ag Science, Ag Business or Business degree is preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in post-graduate Production Ag, Sales, and/or Sales Management is highly preferred.
• Up to 70% travel within the territory is required.

Desired:

• Strategic Sales Management and Change Management experience.
• In-depth understanding of agronomy specific to crops grown within the territory.
• Ability to identify additional opportunities to grow revenue and share in crop markets.
• Broad knowledge of Syngenta's product portfolio and of corresponding crop markets.
• Knowledge of customers and distribution channels.
• Capability to provide increasing value and enable growers to better understand their farming operations and financials.
• Skilled in developing strategies and supporting tactics for territory, assisting in developing team strategies and tactics for a district.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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.

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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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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