Job Description
We have exciting opportunities for Area Managers to implement and sell impactful marketing campaigns by building strong business relationships with key stakeholders.
There is a home-based sales role, covering the Lincolnshire region. Your role will involve managing a portfolio of key farmers and agronomists, collaborating closely with Customer Marketing, and influencing the wider value chain to maximize Syngenta’s market share. You will actively pursue opportunities in your territory, using your market knowledge and leveraging a deep understanding of customer needs to promote Crop Protection, Seed, and Biological Syngenta solutions.
You will bring your technical knowledge and commercial perspective to the table and be part of a collaborative team driving success.
Qualifications and Required Experience
* Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Agriculture or Horticulture) or equivalent knowledge gained through proven experience.
* BASIS and FACTS qualified (or capability/willingness to qualify).
* Experience in establishing and maintaining successful business relationships.
* Strong knowledge of the UK agriculture market.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* A strong network of contacts in the industry is an advantage.
* Technical profile of Syngenta & key competitor products is desirable.
* Ability to develop an Area Business Plan and utilize SalesForce CRM effectively.
* IT-literate with experience using MS Office suite.
* Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel throughout your territory.
Additional Information
Site Information
Syngenta’s site at Cambridge is the location for the UK and Ireland's commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers, and Lawn & Garden businesses. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, finance, and administration functions.
The UK Crop Protection and Seeds business employs a commercial team based at Cambridge, including a home-based field force and a small team in Waterford, Ireland. It provides growers with a wide range of products to help protect crops from pests, weeds, and diseases. Our innovative technologies, products, and services deliver efficient solutions to agricultural production problems.
What We Offer
* Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
* Up to 31.5 days of annual holiday.
* Company Car.
* A stimulating environment contributing to impactful work.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion
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