Sales Territory Manager, Turf

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. 

Please note: This position will support a territory covering Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Eastern Nebraska. The role can be supported remotely from within the territory. Optimal support location is in the Des Moines 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 this challenge, the Syngenta Professional Solutions team is currently seeking a Sales Territory Manager to support Syngenta’s Turf Business.

Accountabilities:

• Manage a key turf territory maximizing sales efforts in the golf and lawn care markets.
• Develop trust as well as a solid working relationship with the key end users in the territory.
• Develop trust as well as a collaborative relationship with distribution in the territory.
• Achieve revenue and profit objectives delivered by robust business plans.
• Develop and implement “Go to Market” strategies that support Brand Value.
• Manage key end users and distributor sales representatives to achieve sales target.
• Collaborate with Syngenta sales and marketing personnel to implement sales plan.
• Execute sales and marketing plans to gain maximum market share within the territory.
• Properly steward product portfolio by making sound recommendations to end users.

Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Agriculture or related field. 
• A minimum of 2 years of field experience in either in sales or a technical capacity.
• Up to 75% travel is required for this position.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.

Desired:

• Technical knowledge of the product portfolio and of competitive products in the market. 
• Must be able to recognize competitive activities in the marketplace and know how to effectively minimize impact without compromising profit targets.
• Must have agronomic knowledge to write spray programs for end users, provide on-site consultation and be an overall resource within the territory.

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.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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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