Technical Sales Representative

Company Overview Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses on helping people in the vegetable industry succeed by protecting seed quality and investing in R&D to bring innovations to market, with a commitment to sustainable practices. Job Description At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. The Vegetable Seeds team is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Florida. Location Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) Duties 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 customers and Syngenta associates, acting as the liaison between these groups Develops and implements annual trial plans to position new varieties that 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 Qualifications 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 Additional Information What We Offer: A culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance with flexible work options Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution PaidVacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits 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. WL:4B

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