Job 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. 

Job Description

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Syngenta Seeds team is currently seeking a Golden Harvest Agronomist located in Indiana.

Location: Indiana

Duties:

• Evaluate experimental trials to aid in training the sales force on new product launches 
• Provide marketing input into product advancements 
• Provide input on production planning and portfolio 
• Sharpen competitive intelligence on pricing and products 
• Support product-based campaign development in the district  
• Promote Syngenta products at meetings, field days, and one-on-ones  
• Support and coordinate plot locations and entries in the assigned area 
• Analyze and interpret data for promotional use and act as the pivot point for Syngenta's story amplification in local areas

Qualifications

• B.S. in Agronomy or related Agricultural field
• 2+ years of experience in Agronomy or Sales with a strong technical background or 2+ years of experience in a Research and Development role, with a strong understanding of Sales and Commercial aspects 
• Deep knowledge of the seed industry 
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

Preferred Requirements 

• Basic understanding of marketing principles and techniques  
• Understanding of statistical principles and data analysis  
• Significant technical knowledge of product portfolio, product pipeline and product value propositions.  
• Agronomic theory – knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, crop protection 
• Understanding of segmentation strategy and priorities 
• Demonstrated experience in guidance and direct involvement in service call resolution 

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.
• Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

Work Level: 4A

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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