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POSITION:
Area Business
Manager, South East Florida
Have you thought about how to feed
the fast growing world population? We have.
And we are looking for top talent to join our team!
Syngenta is a
world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture
through innovative research and technology. The company is a
leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value
commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2
billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90
countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN)
and in New York (SYT).
Role Purpose
To
achieve sustainable sales performance using multiple
channels of customer management.
Accountabilities
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Direct or co-responsibility
for customer account management and customer support
throughout the region.
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Establish and measure customer
sales goals, growth of company business with assigned
customers, addressing of business and credit issues, and the
identification of new customer business opportunities within
the region. Interaction with distributors, growers and other
related industry personnel.
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Regional product management
functions for key species as assigned including oversight,
coordination and providing a lead contact role within a
territory for the assigned species.
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Develop plant and evaluate
sales trials of all strategic species for the assigned
region.
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Forecasting of product sales,
market demands and market trends within the region.
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Implement use of IPAC data
collection for trailing.
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Perform other duties as
assigned.
Knowledge, experience &
capabilities
Critical knowledge:
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Bachelors in agricultural
related field, or a minimum of 6 years in the vegetable
seed and/or produce industry.
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Minimum of 2 years
experience in the vegetable seed business or produce
business desired.
Critical experience:
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Knowledge of agricultural
operations, commercial vegetable production practices,
and/or the produce marketing business.
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Knowledge of key vegetable
production regions and practices desirable.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:
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Good communication skills
that encompass the ability to communicate technical
developments in genetics or variety developments to the
Syngenta customer base and Syngenta personnel.
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Proficiency with computer
systems and programs.
Syngenta offers a competitive
salary and benefits package, including market-based pay,
health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time
off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today!
Please submit your application online at
www.syngentacareers.com.
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