Golden Harvest Strategic Farm Partner - job 1 of 2

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. 

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 Strategic Farm Business Partner located in Illinois.  

Role Purpose: The Golden Harvest Strategic Farm Partner will serve as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor to progressive accounts farming 2,500+ acres.

Territory: Central Illinois

Duties:

• Develop commercial execution for the responsible geography, taking into account individual farmers'  Top Producer strategies and competitive environment.
• Leads relationship development and serves as the single point of contact.
• Proactively visits farmers to understand their operations and their specific needs.  Will target farmers that are > 2500 acres. 
• Provides early farm insights through analytics to help growers.
• Connects the farmers to the best of Syngenta solutions to solve relevant pain points and day-to-day challenges.
• Develop individualized touchpoint plans to ensure a personalized experience for each  farmer.
• Manages complex negotiations with the farmers, with a focus on strengthening the relationship and “win-win” outcomes while optimizing discretionary budget spend aligned with District discretionary spend. 
• Advises farmers on their farm operations by helping them to identify best products, services, and solutions that maximize their yield and profitability. 
• Creates and maintains a strong network of farmers, academics,, agronomists, retail and leadership to bring value to the farm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Business, Agronomy, or Agricultural Science.  Minimum 3-5 years in production agriculture (Seed sales, Agronomy, Grain Origination, Crop Protection, Digital Ag).
• Must live in the territory.
• Demonstrated history of selling, servicing, and negotiating with  2,500+ acre growers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grower P&L, and day-to-day farm operations.
• Demonstrated book of business and history of selling.
• Demonstrated expertise in agronomy with deep knowledge of both seed products and digital tools.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale business operations.
• Must have contacts at major accounts of 2,500 + acres and be able to effectively manage the sales process for million-dollar accounts.
• Ability to establish and foster personal and strategic relationships with large growers, spanning more broadly than Syngenta product knowledge.
• Ability to understand key issues/pain point with large growers and to develop specific action plans.

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 

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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