Technical Sales Representative

Please note: this is a remote position that will support a territory that includes Ontario and Quebec. Optimal support locations are in the Toronto and Montreal areas.

At Syngenta we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support this challenge Syngentas Vegetable Seeds team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative.

Accountabilities:

• Initiate and maintain contact with present and potential customers through sales calls and associated travel.
• Provide a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the customers and Syngenta associates acting as the liaison between these groups.
• Develop and implement annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs.
• Provide technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeps the Territory Manager informed.
• Develop and implement sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets

Qualifications :

Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree preferably in Agronomy Horticulture and/or equivalent field 
• Crop management technical skills 
• Knowledge of the Fresh Market and/or Processing Market industry 
• Up to 80% travel within assigned territory is required 
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions 

Desired:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry  
• 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. 

Additional Information :

Salary for this position ranges between  96000 - 132000 annually

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential and a company vehicle 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 include 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  

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can 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 . 

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time