District Manager

Syngenta Group • Wausau, WI

10d

About The Position

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.
We are currently seeking an NK District Manager in Wisconsin. As the District Manager, you will represent and lead the NK Brand Retail Sales Team, achieve profitable growth, and create an industry leading and sustainable position for Syngenta.
Territory: Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a non-Agriculture discipline or higher with significant industry background
• 5+ years in Sales and/or Sales Management
• Strong sense of customer focus and demonstration of excellent sales and negotiations skills
• Field Marketing and Campaign Management development and implementation experience
• Agronomic Knowledge relevant to the Commercial Unit

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated Sales Management (hiring, deployment, development)
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience
• Demonstrated work/life balance and the ability to coach others in this area
• Field Marketing and Campaign Management development and implementation experience
• Business Analytical and Planning skills related to Sales Management

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of NK Sales Representatives to deliver a high-quality customer experience
• Executing sales campaigns and achieving agreed sales targets in accordance with the strategies and objectives set for the NK Brand Corn and Soybeans
• Collaborating with the Head of NK Sales and other functional teams to liberate the potential of the NK Sales Force and the development of marketing campaigns and field marketing
• Actively participating on the NK Sales Leadership Team to enable the Leadership Model and implement organizational change required to deliver the business strategy
• Responsible for Sales operational budget, variable selling expenses, and discretionary marketing funds, sales outlook, product forecasting and inventory management
• Contribute to the Go to Market and NK Retail Seeds strategies and develop district plans to deliver the NK Business Plan
• Define sales targets for team based on current strategy and business plans and implement sales force effectiveness and coaching strategies with team
• Proactively support the new product introduction process
• Actively Coach and develop the Sales Team in alignment with the strategy, business plan, Leadership model and commercial policy

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees