Job DescriptionPlease note: this role can be supported remotely from within the South Ontario area. Optimal support locations are in the Kingsville and Leamington 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 that challenge, the Vegetable Seeds Sales team is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in South Ontario.
This is a remote position that is based in Leamington, ON, or Kingsville, ON, Canada (South Ontario).
What will you do:- Direct or correspondent responsibility for the management of the client's account and customer service throughout the assigned area.
- Reach the sales budget for the assigned area.
- Identify the growth potential of key customers.
- Identify and exploit new business opportunities within the assigned area.
- Develop a network of local influencers for recommendations and anticipate changes in the market.
- Forecasting of product sales, market demands and market trends within the assigned area.
- Generate demand in the field through a plan that includes tests, field days and training with local growers and technicians.
- Constant communication with the customer service to verify inventories and the distribution of products in order to guarantee timely delivery to customers
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Science and/or Business
- High-tech greenhouse growing relevant experience
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge and experience with the role's main crops: tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers
- Must have valid passport
- Intermediate/advanced management of MS Office (Excel)
Additional InformationWe offer a competitive base salary and annual incentive bonus potential 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 including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days' vacation for all employees.
The annual base salary for this position is CAD 96,000- 120,000. This range reflects market rates and is ultimately determined by several factors including the candidate's skill, experience, and relevant education.
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