District Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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.

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 farmer. We are currently seeking a Golden Harvest District Manager in Northern Iowa.

Accountabilities: 

• 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

• 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

Preferred Requirements:

• 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

What We Offer: 

• 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. 
Learn more about our team and our mission 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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