Technical Sales Representative

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water, and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. 
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

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 Leafy and Brussels Sprouts team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative for the UK.

What will you be doing? 

• Initiating and maintaining contact with present and potential customers through field visits and sales calls.
• Providing a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field
• Develop and implement annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs
• Providing technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeping the Product Specialists informed.
• Develops and implements sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets
• Position requires around 70% regular field visits within the region

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline (ie, Agriculture or Horticulture) or equivalent knowledge gained though proven experience.
• Familiarity within the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred with a working knowledge of agriculture and fresh produce in the UK
• General experience in sales with the ability to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growth as well as to forecast sales and budgets
• Must possess crop management technical skills
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills 
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Qualifications

Additional Information

This is a home-based sales role covering the UK overall, with a focus on Central England. 

Your role will involve managing our Leafy and Brussels Sprouts portfolio, working with key farmers and agronomists, collaborating closely with Customer Marketing, and influencing the wider value chain to maximize Syngenta’s market share. You will actively pursue opportunities in your territory, using your market knowledge and leveraging a deep understanding of customer’ needs to promote our varieties.

In addition to this full-time role, there's also another opening in the team for 12-month maternity cover in case of interest.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.  
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.    
• Learning culture and wide range of training options. 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.