Technical Sales Representative at Syngenta Group

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 Florida and Georgia.  Location: Midwest ( Indiana Illinois Missouri Kentucky and Ohio) What will you be doing Initiates and maintains contact with present and potential customers through sales calls and associated travelProvides a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the fieldMaintains a high level of communication with the customers and Syngenta associates acting as the liaison between these groupsDevelops and implements annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needsProvides technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeps the Territory Manager informedDevelops and implements sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgetsQualifications : What gives you an advantage B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture or equivalent field3 years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferredGeneral experience in sales with knowledge of standard sales techniquesAbility to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growthAbility to forecast sales and budgetsMust possess crop management technical skillsKnowledge of the Fresh Market and / or Processing market / industryMust possess strong written and oral communication skills Position requires up to 80% field travel within assigned territoryAbility and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditionsAdditional Information : What We OfferFull Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution Paid Vacation 9 Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among othersA culture that promotes work/life balance celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the yearSyngenta 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.#LI-NL2WL: 4BRemote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Customer Service,Cold Calling,Retail Sales,Territory Management,Upselling,Product Demos,Outside Sales,Medicare,negotiation Experience: years Vacancy: 1