Area Sales Manager - $250 Referral Bonus

Never - Ever - Ever be ashamed to forward a job listing to a friend. Most of us learn about great job opportunities like this one from friends. So, are you Motivated to earn extra cash? If you refer the successful candidate to this position, you will earn $250 - cash!

Area Sales Manager (Louisiana & Mississippi) $60-$100K DOE This is a company that is in search of the best of the best performers in the chemical, seed and fertilizer industry. The qualified individual must have at least 15 plus current years in the fertilizer, seed or chemical industry. Some key traits for this position will be:

• Excellent communication skills, ability to talk in front of crowds of 50-500
• Understand chemistry; fertilizer and chemicals from A to Z
• Be in the top of Sales in the over all company the individual comes out of
• Be able to travel a territory.
• Have the ambition and the Driver personality to succeed in an ever changing agriculture business


A successful candidate will have exhibited loyalty and high integrity throughout his career. This particular position will encompass Mississippi and Louisiana.

If you meet the criteria set forth then this is a position to explore further with Ag 1 Source.

How to earn the referral bonus: Send this job listing to anyone you know that might be interested in the position. Be sure to tell them that when they apply they should indicate you as a referral. You are welcome to email me to let me know who you told about the position as well. If you are noted as the referring party, I'll contact you to make sure you get paid for networking! Simply simple.

Apply to: Mark Jewell
mark@agjobnetwork.com

Technical Training Coordinator - Louisiana

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Technical Training Coordinator – St Gabriel, LA – 956 

Role Purpose – 

Development and coordination of technical training needs for employees and respective job responsibilities at the St. Gabriel facility. • Incumbent will take the lead in working with department managers to determine technical training needs as well development of site-wide standardized work process.

Accountabilities – 

Operational responsibility • Will have responsibilities for working with department managers and subject "experts" to create or refine training curriculums for employees in order to ensure performance deliverables are effective and productive to a maximum degree. • Will ensure needed coordination of training for alignment and assistance with site's employee development needs. • Will provide hands-on training for special needs and projects on an as-needed basis. • May provide coaching in training methodology for other site leaders. • Will work independently as well as through department heads and team to accomplish goals • Will have freedom of design and coordination of training programs based on site leadership team direction and needs

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

This section captures the critical capabilities that an employee needs to effectively perform the role from the outset. Both technical and non-technical in nature, focus is on the needs for the role rather than capabilities of incumbents.

Critical knowledge • 4-year degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or Technical Field. Experience in Technical Training field preferred. Experience in delivery of training modules is a plus. • Experienced in working with teams and with coordination of people and projects is required. • Experience with computer systems such as SAP, Mockingbird, PeopleSoft, Intelex desired. • Previous stand-up training experience a plus. Critical experience

• Ability to work with diverse groups and diverse educational backgrounds required. • Strong verbal and written communications skills required. • Self motivating; strategic thinking; and high energy level • Ability to develop training modules based on site goals and plans, along with employees' developmental needs is required. • Ability to obtain training programs, information, and details from others in order to determine where and how value for site may be maximized. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to quickly understand short and long term developmental goals • Ability to communicate well with all employees • Ability to coordinate diverse groups and/or individuals & information into a common purpose and objective • Strong verbal communications skills and excellent ability to listen • Flexibility • Sense of urgency • Ability to work individually or within teams • Self motivation and personal initiative • Organizational abilities • Ability to encourage and engage people • Strategic thinking

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

Financial Analyst - Louisiana

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Financial Analyst – Capital Projects Group – St Gabriel, LA - 889

Role Purpose – 

Act as a Finance Advisor for the Capital Projects Group (CPG) and Supply Chain organization influencing the business strategy and decision making by providing financial expertise and challenging business views. The main focus will be on the development of business cases and capital tracking. The individual will need to quickly gain a broad understanding of Supply Chain processes to be successful in the role. In addition, a key focus will be evaluating and improving CPC processes. The overall goal is to assist the CPG organization in maximizing its financial potential while maintaining the integrity of the financial data. • Lead the development of financial cases for all NAFTA cost Return on Investment type projects • Overall regional responsibility for capital forecasting and spend reporting • Provide consistent, reporting on capital spending for NAFTA • Analyze completed projects to evaluate achievement of cost savings benefits • Ensuring effective procedures are in place to control and account for capital spend

Accountabilities – 

Provide financial leadership and direction to the CPG. • Provide support to teams developing capital expenditure proposals by challenging project objectives and assumptions to ensure consistent quality and accuracy. • Lead the development of financially sound business cases (NPV/IRR/ROI) for all NAFTA capital projects, liaising with SC Finance Manager or his Designee on major capital projects • Provide special financial analyses as requested by CPG management • Coordinate financial planning for the CPG including the development of long-term strategy, operating budgets, LE's, etc. • Ensure the only approved projects are released for capital spending. • Prepare monthly, quarterly and other reports required by Corporate for capital spending • Prepare and track ten year tax exemption applications, contracts affidavits and follow up documentation

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting • General knowledge of tax laws pertaining to assets • Proficiency in SAP asset, investment and projects system modules

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Effective use of Excel, Word and SAP • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written) to deal with all levels of the organization. • Ability to simplify complex data and give clarity to the information. • Ability to use analytical and business case development skills to identify and drive cost savings and process improvement. • Adaptable to changing situations with ability to handle multiple projects concurrently. • Ability to work well with groups or in teams. • Ability to anticipate problems and challenge management decisions. • Development in financial cases for capital projects

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