District Manager

Syngenta Group

$80K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related fields
  • 5+ years in Sales and/or Sales Management
  • Strong customer focus and excellent negotiation skills
  • Experience in Strategic Sales Management and Change Management
  • Knowledge of agronomy relevant to Commercial Seeds Sales

Responsibilities

  • Manage District operational budget and marketing funds using relevant tools
  • Contribute to Go to Market and Channel strategies
  • Define sales and market share targets
  • Implement Sales Force effectiveness measures
  • Align District operations with Syngenta's business strategy
  • Establish customer targets and implement action plans
  • Monitor individual development plans for direct reports

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive culture promoting professional development
  • Flexible work options for personal and professional needs
  • Comprehensive health benefits starting from day one
  • 401k plan with company match and profit sharing
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays, plus parental leave
  • Education assistance and wellness programs
  • Corporate discounts and various other benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

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


Qualifications
  • 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


Additional Information

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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