Golden Harvest Sales Representative
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Syngenta Group. Brookings · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $87,500–$180,000 across the United States.
Syngenta Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Grow sales across Beadle, Hand and Spink counties by connecting customers with seed hybrids and partner-delivered offers
- Build and support a network of professional resellers, then help Seed Advisors improve product placement
- Use consultative sales and product knowledge to build customer trust and interest in Syngenta solutions
- Set territory and Seed Advisor plans that identify opportunities, priority wins and actions to increase sales
- Manage territory budgets, variable selling costs and marketing funds within district rules
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, or another degree combined with substantial farming-industry experience or comparable background
- At least two years in sales or sales leadership, and readiness to work independently as part of a virtual team
- A customer-first approach, backed by demonstrated selling and negotiation skills
Who this fits
This role suits someone with agricultural sales experience who can work independently while developing reseller and Seed Advisor relationships. You must live in the East Central South Dakota territory covering Beadle, Hand and Spink counties.
From the employer
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agricultur
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, we are currently seeking a Golden Harvest Sales Representative in South Dakota.
Territory: East Central South Dakota (Beadle, Hand, Spink Counties)
Accountabilities:
- Providing access to the industry’s broadest and most diverse portfolio of hybrids.
- Recruiting, developing, and managing your team of professional resellers.
- Consultative selling, recognized expertise, and trust with your customers.
- Deliver plans and offers to targeted customers through selected channel partners.
- Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in Syngenta solutions.
- Coach Seed Advisors on product placement to achieve improved customer satisfaction.
- Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district guidelines.
- Develop territory-level business plan and Seed Advisor business plans that identify specific opportunities, must-wins, and tactics to grow territory sales.
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a degree in a non-Agriculture discipline with a significant farming industry background or commensurate experience.
- 2+ years in sales or sales leadership with the ability to work independently on a virtual team, agricultural sales experience preferred.
- A strong sense of customer focus and demonstrated sales and negotiation skills.
- Candidate must live in the territory.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
Syngenta 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.
Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process
At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.
When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.
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