Territory Sales Representative

Job title: Territory Sales Representative

Company: Syngenta

Job description: About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 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.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. This is a Territory Sales Representative position for our South West Quebec District. In this role, you will develop overall territory and retailer account plans to achieve sales targets and collaborate with the Account Manager to develop and implement retailer business plans. You will also collaborate with NK Agronomists and Horticultural Specialists to deliver the retailer plan to growers as well as develop and implement local field marketing initiatives.

Ideal locations for this role within the South West Quebec district are St. Remi or Chateauguay.

Accountabilities

Develop Territory and Retailer Account Plans to achieve sales targets

Collaborate with team members and customer marketing to develop campaigns and retailer programs

Provide customer support through demonstration trials, field days and grower meetings

Support the integration of the Crop Protection and Seed marketing teams, including the definition of new processes/ways of working and fostering mindset change

Qualifications

Must be authorized to work for Syngenta in Canada without work authorization sponsorship

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Science and/or a Business Communication

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Ag industry, as well as a thorough understanding of both the commercial and research sides of the business * Must be bi-lingual (English and French)

• Strong knowledge of the Canadian and North American agricultural, seeds, seed-treating and crop protection businesses, distributors, partners and the regulations and policies that affect these markets with particular emphasis on Eastern Canada

Member of the Order of Quebec Agronomists (OAQ) is preferred

Understanding of financial analysis and general business issues and practices

Solid experience employing strategic influencing and negotiation skills

Strong understanding of marketing principles, marketing plan development and best practices

Travel requirements 20-30%

Must have a valid driver’s license

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:36:29 GMT