About the position
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 District Manager in Ohio and Indiana.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for District operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds (manage with Resource Allocation Tool, weekly sales outlook, product forecasting, and inventory management)
- Contribute to the Go to Market and Channel strategies for the Commercial Unit and develop District plans to deliver the Business Plan
- Define sales and market share targets based on current strategy and business plans
- Implement Sales Force effectiveness measures based on agreed standard indicators
- Ensure District operations are executed and aligned with the Syngenta Business strategy
- Facilitate establishment of customer targets and the implementation of plans
- Measure Sales Force performance and evaluate competencies for each employee
- Monitor individual development plan for each direct report
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
- Strategic Sales Management and Change Management experience
- Agronomic Knowledge relevant to the Commercial Seeds Sales business
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
Benefits
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
- 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
