Please note: The territory for this position is Kansas. Optimal support location for the territory is in the Salina, Topeka, Manhattan, Wichita, Dodge City areas.

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 farmers. To support this mission, Syngenta iscurrently seeking an AgriEdge Specialist to support our Kansas territory.

In this role, you will be an integral member of a high performing District Sales team working together to achieve profitable growth and create an industry leading and sustainable position for Syngenta.

This role is responsible for implementing Syngenta's AgriEdge program with growers within the Commercial Unit. This will be accomplished by positioning Syngenta's AgriEdge program, developing relationships with growers, retailers and Syngenta personnel in the identified geography, and contributing to the development and expansion of the program.

Accountabilities

• Implement the Syngenta strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the three core objectives: Integrate, Innovate, Outperform
• Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory
• Implement/administer AgriEdge to include sales, marketing, technical, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and service
• Provide training, business planning, and technical support to enrolled growers
• Identify additional opportunities to grow revenue and share in crop markets
• Develop unique offers to leverage AgriEdge brand elements and to build the AgriEdge brand
• Analyze program data, develop value propositions, and manage exposure of risk management elements
• Actively engage with our 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

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

• Minimum of a 4 year degree is required (Ag Science, Ag Business or Business degree is preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in post graduate Production Ag, Sales and/or Sales Management is highly preferred
• Up to 70% travel within territory is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sales, marketing, and/or customer relations
• Experience with MS Applications, Salesforce
• Strategic Sales Management and Change Management experience
• Broad knowledge of Syngenta's product portfolio and of corresponding crop markets
• General sales, marketing and technical skills; knowledge of agricultural market; knowledge of customers and distribution channels; agronomic and crop marketing expertise
• Business Analytical and Planning skills related to sales management

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

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