At Syngenta we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for our Vegetable Seeds team in Texas. As the Area Sales Manager you will lead and develop a highperformance sales team to achieve sales and profit targets for the sales area.
Accountabilities:
- Design and drive the evolution of the Go to Market strategies in the area in alignment with the Commercial Unit to deliver an efficient and effective business provides continuous feedback on the area market and customer evolution.
- Leverages continuously increasing customer and market intimacy to develop the overall Veg Seeds offer and corresponding sales execution for the area working within the CU go to market strategy and guidelines.
- Nurture key contacts in the Vegetable industry and build relationships with major influencers on the Syngenta business.
- Monitor business performance and adjust strategies to achieve sales profitability and overall business contribution targets.
- Provide high scientific technical specialized product expertise.
- Implements sales execution actions in support of campaigns including Sales Area and Commercial Unit product launch strategies for their area.
- Works sidebyside with Product Development Specialists and the Marketing Operations Lead to coordinate the demo and demand generation plan.
Qualifications :
- BS/BA Degree (MS preferred) in Agriculture Business Marketing or related field.
- 5 years experience in Horticulture Agronomy or Agribusiness.
- Strong business & finance acumen.
- Experience in leading multifunctional teams.
- Strong Marketing background.
- Focus on creating value for our customers.
- Understanding of market dynamics and competitive environment.
- Experience and knowledge of vegetable seed market marketplace dynamics competitive environments and customer needs.
- Excelling verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife 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 atop employerby Science Journal.
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: ;
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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime