Technical Sales Representative

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store. 

Please note: this is a remote position that will support a territory that includes Ontario and Quebec. Optimal support locations are in the Toronto and Montreal areas.

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support this challenge, Syngenta’s Vegetable Seeds team is currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative.

Accountabilities:

• Initiate and maintain contact with present and potential customers through sales calls and associated travel.
• Provide a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the customers and Syngenta associates, acting as the liaison between these groups.
• Develop and implement annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs.
• Provide technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeps the Territory Manager informed.
• Develop and implement sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets

Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in Agronomy, Horticulture and/or equivalent field 
• Crop management technical skills 
• Knowledge of the Fresh Market and/or Processing Market industry 
• Up to 80% travel within assigned territory is required 
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions 

Desired:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Vegetable Seed industry  
• Experience in sales with knowledge of standard sales techniques 
• Ability to implement new market / business development plans to achieve profitable growth 
• Ability to forecast sales and budgets. 

Salary for this position ranges between  96,000 - 132,000 annually

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, and a company vehicle combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs. 
• Comprehensive Benefit offering, Pension and Group Retirement program with company match, and Profit Sharing. 
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs include a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees. 

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. 

Syngenta Contact Information:  

If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at [email protected] 

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact [email protected]. 

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