Golden Harvest Sales Rep - Iowa

I always wanted to work for Golden Harvest when I was in college. Then I realized I'd probably be a terrible seed rep - YOU however will make a much better one. In fact, this might just be the opportunity you were looking for. Plus, North East Iowa is beautiful country. By the way, it bugs the hell out of me that we only have a reference to a website for you to apply to for jobs with Syngenta. If you have a better contact, by all means, please send it our way.

Golden Harvest Sales Representative – North East Iowa - 1326

Role Purpose –

Responsible for the marketing, selling, and development of brand awareness of Golden Harvest Seeds, Syngenta products and programs in the trade area through delivery of the annual campaign plan while meeting established targets.

Accountabilities –

Expand coverage through the recruitment, training and motivation of new and existing Farmer Dealers along with establishing relationships with target customers within the territory.
 Develop the selling skills of current Dealers through implementation of the Sales Training Program and develop product knowledge, Agronomy Up Front knowledge and technical accuracy of Dealers.
 Successfully implement an annual territory promotion and advertising plan, to deliver on campaign and portfolio plans, and build / implement supporting plans at the Farmers Dealers level.
 Execution of all sales and marketing programs and local delivery of the annual campaign plan
 Conduct meeting presentations and training sessions to increase product awareness and sales
 Successfully complete projects as assigned by corporate and/or DM
 Achieve established sales targets within the promotional seed and financial targets as established with DMResponsible for forecasting demand of major product lines in the territory.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in Ag related field
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Critical experience:

A strong working knowledge of the Midwest corn and soybean farmer.
Agriculture sales and or seed experience desired but not required

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Conflict Management
Motivating Others Time Management
Agonomic/Product Knowledge
Interpersonal Savvy
Organizational Skills
Basic Excel, Word Working Knowledge
Be able to lift a minimum of 50#
Work in an out side Environment

Critical leadership capabilities:

Customer Focus
Team Leadership
Team Player
Business Acumen
Drive for Results Integrity & Trust
Listening
Perseverance
Dealing w/ Ambiguity

Critical success factors:

Establish relationships with Dealers and Customers while delivering on established sales targets.

Additional Information –

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE