AgriEdge Specialist

Company Description At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're creating solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a leading science-based agricultural technology (AgTech) company headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that help protect crops against nature's toughest challenges. We combine advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that helps farmers achieve higher yields with lower impact.

Join us in creating Breakthroughs for farmers, in every field.

Job Description Must live in the surrounding territories:
Mankato, Rochester, Owatonna This role implements Syngenta’s Agri Edge program with growers within the Commercial Unit.  This will be accomplished by positioning Syngenta’s Agri Edge program, developing relationships with growers, retailers and Syngenta personnel in the identified geography, and contributing to the development and expansion of the program.

Implement Agri Edge to include sales, marketing, technical, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and service;
Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory.

Develop unique offers to leverage Agri Edge brand elements and to build the Agri Edge brand;
Analyze program data, develop value propositions, and manage exposure of risk management element.

Actively engage with 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;
Provide training, business planning, and technical support to enrolled growers. Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit / District guidelines.

Develop solid relationships with Agri Edge Growers and able to provide increasing value through strong knowledge of agronomic, product and digital farming solutions.

Analyze program data, develop value propositions, and manage exposure of risk management elements. Provide training, business planning, and technical support to enrolled growers

QualificationsA minimum of a 4-year degree is required (Ag Science, Ag Business, or a Business degree is preferred).A minimum of 5 years’ experience in postgraduate Production Ag, Sales, and/or Sales Management is highly preferred.

Strategic Sales Management and Change Management  understanding of agronomy.

Ability to identify additional opportunities to grow revenue and share in crop markets.

Broad knowledge of Syngenta’s product portfolio and of corresponding crop markets.

Knowledge of customers and distribution channels.

Capability to influence progressive producers and enable growers to better understand their farming operations and financials.

Skilled in developing strategies and supporting tactics for territory, proactively assisting in developing team strategies and tactics for a district.

Additional Information

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.

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