District Manager

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 farmer. We are currently seeking a Golden Harvest District Manager in Northern Iowa.

Accountabilities: 

• Responsible for District operational budget variable selling expenses and marketing funds (manage with Resource Allocation Tool weekly sales outlook product forecasting and inventory management)
• Contribute to the Go to Market and Channel strategies for the Commercial Unit and develop District plans to deliver the Business Plan
• Define sales and market share targets based on current strategy and business plans
• Implement Sales Force effectiveness measures based on agreed standard indicators
• Ensure District operations are executed and aligned with the Syngenta Business strategy
• Facilitate establishment of customer targets and the implementation of plans
• Measure Sales Force performance and evaluate competencies for each employee
• Monitor individual development plan for each direct report

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a non-Agriculture discipline or higher with significant industry background
• 5 years in Sales and/or Sales Management
• Strong sense of customer focus and demonstration of excellent sales and negotiations skills
• Strategic Sales Management and Change Management experience
• Agronomic Knowledge relevant to the Commercial Seeds Sales business

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated Sales Management (hiring deployment development)
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience
• Demonstrated work/life balance and the ability to coach others in this area
• Field Marketing and Campaign Management development and implementation experience
• Business Analytical and Planning skills related to Sales Management

Additional Information :

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 atop employerby Science Journal. 
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission 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