Please note: The territory for this position covers Western Minnesota (Marshall, Willmar, Alexandria, Hutchinson areas). 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 farmers.  To support that challenge, Syngenta is currently seeking an AgriEdge Specialist in Western Minnesota.  In this role, you will be an integral member of a high performing District Sales team working together to achieve profitable growth, and create an industry leading and sustainable position for Syngenta.This role is responsible for implementing Syngenta’s AgriEdge program with growers within the Commercial Unit.  This will be accomplished by positioning Syngenta’s AgriEdge program, developing relationships with growers, retailers and Syngenta personnel in the identified geography, and contributing to the development and expansion of the program.Accountabilities:Implement the Syngenta strategy with customers and within Syngenta to deliver the three core objectives: Integrate, Innovate, Outperform.Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory.Implement/administer AgriEdge to include sales, marketing, technical, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and service.Provide training, business planning, and technical support to enrolled growers.Develop unique offers to leverage AgriEdge brand elements and to build the AgriEdge brand.Analyze program data, develop value propositions, and manage exposure of risk management elements.Actively engage with our channel partners to assist with their ability to connect with growers more effectively in delivering solutions in collaboration with Syngenta.Create demand at the grower level, ensuring that both the grower and reseller are knowledgeable about our products and have further interest in Syngenta solutions.Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit / District guidelines.
