Technical Sales Representative

Company Description

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations;

continually investing in R&D to bring cutting‑edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real‑world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store.

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

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

• B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field.
• 3+ years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred.
• General 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.
• Must possess crop management technical skills.
• Knowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industry.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Position requires up to 80% field travel within assigned territory.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Salary for this role is $79,200 - $118,800 per year.

• 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 the 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.