AgriEdge Specialist
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Job Location:
Morris, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Please note: The territory for this position covers Northern Illinois. This role can be supported remotely from within the territory. The optimal support location is in the Morris IL 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 Northern 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 Syngentas AgriEdge program with growers within the Commercial Unit. This will be accomplished by positioning Syngentas 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 the Syngenta strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the three core objectives: Integrate Innovate Outperform.
- Achieve sales profit and market share targets with channel partners key producers and other customers within the assigned territory.
- Implement/administer AgriEdge to include sales marketing technical CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and service.
- Provide training business planning and technical support to enrolled growers.
- 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 elements.
- Actively engage with our 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.
- Manage operational budget variable selling expenses and marketing funds within Commercial Unit/District guidelines.
Qualifications :
Required:
- A minimum of a 4-year degree is required (an agricultural science agricultural business or business degree is preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in post-graduate production agriculture sales or sales management is highly preferred.
- Up to 70% travel within the territory is required.
Desired:
- Strong sense of customer focus and excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Experience in sales marketing or customer relations.
- Strategic sales management and change management experience.
- Broad knowledge of Syngentas product portfolio and of corresponding crop markets.
- General sales marketing and technical skills; knowledge of the agricultural market; knowledge of customers and distribution channels; agronomic and crop marketing expertise.
- Business analytical and planning skills related to sales management.
Additional Information :
Salary for the role is between $95000 - $120000 per year.
What We Offer:
- 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. Learn more about our team and our mission here: 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
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