Golden Harvest Strategic Farm Partner

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Our high‑quality seeds improve crop quality and yields, helping farmers mitigate risks such as disease and drought, and grow food using less land, water and inputs. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, and resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that thrive in challenging conditions.

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. The Syngenta Seeds team is currently seeking a Golden Harvest Strategic Farm Business Partner located in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Role

Purpose:

The Golden Harvest Strategic Farm Partner will serve as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor to progressive accounts farming 2,500+ acres.

Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

• Develop commercial execution for the responsible geography, taking into account individual farmers’ Top Producer strategies and the competitive environment.
• Lead relationship development and serve as the single point of contact.
• Proactively visit farmers to understand their operations and specific needs, focusing on those with >2,500 acres.
• Provide early farm insights through analytics to help growers.
• Connect farmers to the best of Syngenta solutions to solve relevant pain points and day‑to‑day challenges.
• Develop individualized touchpoint plans to ensure a personalized experience for each farmer.
• Manage complex negotiations with farmers, focusing on strengthening relationships and achieving win‑win outcomes while optimizing discretionary budget spend aligned with district spend.
• Advise farmers on operations, helping them identify best products, services, and solutions to maximize yield and profitability.
• Create and maintain a strong network of farmers, academics, agronomists, retail partners, and leaders to bring value to the farm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Business, Agronomy, or Agricultural Science. Minimum 3–5 years in production agriculture (seed sales, agronomy, grain origination, crop protection, digital ag).
• Must live in the territory.
• Demonstrated history of selling, servicing, and negotiating with 2,500+ acre growers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of growers’ P&L and day‑to‑day farm operations.
• Demonstrated book of business and history of sales.
• Deep expertise in agronomy with comprehensive knowledge of seed products and digital tools.
• Experience managing medium to large‑scale business operations.
• Must have contacts at major accounts of 2,500+ acres and be able to manage the sales process for million‑dollar accounts.
• Ability to establish and foster personal and strategic relationships with large growers beyond Syngenta product knowledge.
• Ability to understand key issues and pain points with large growers and develop specific action plans.

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work‑life balance that supports team members. We offer flexible work options.
• Full benefit package (Medical, Dental & Vision) starting on day one.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, maternity and paternity leave, education assistance, wellness programs, corporate discounts, and more.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here:

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.