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GHX Elite Specialist - Golden Harvest Seed Sales

Syngenta Seeds

GHX Elite Specialist - Golden Harvest Seed Sales

Kankakee, IL +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are currently seeking a GHX Elite Specialist to become a member of the Syngenta Golden Harvest Seeds team. As a GHX Elite Specialist, you will drive the customer’s thinking in new and different ways and provide local agronomic expertise to address complex agricultural challenges.

    What you will be doing?

    • Delivering a unique customer obsession experience through listening to farmers, exceeding their expectations, and aligning interests with the farmer’s interest
    • Conducting business in a modern way by delivering a differentiated selling experience
    • Teaching farmers through challenging the status quo and by bringing expertise to build long-term trust
    • Developing a profound understanding of customer needs and agriculture
    • Customizing and delivering prescriptive field recommendations
    • Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy
    • Recommend product placement to achieve higher customer satisfaction
    • Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within territory and district
    • Regularly collect and report market intelligence and relevant value chain insights
    • Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district guidelines.
    • Develop your assigned territory through the addition of new farmers
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    What sets you aprt?

    • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, or a degree in a non-Agriculture discipline, or commensurate work experience
    • Experience in a customer focus role with demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
    • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

    Additional Information

    What We Offer?

    • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
    • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
    • Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
    • Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
    • A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

    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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  • Locations
    Kankakee, IL • Clinton, IL • Mattoon, IL • Bloomington, IL