Job Description

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 National Account Lead, located in the Midwest.

Location: Remote within the Midwest

What will you be doing? 

• Establish trusted, collaborative, and professional relationships with customers to ensure long-term channel partnership with NK & GreenLeaf opportunities
• Ensure strong communication and coordination between National Account leadership and functions (sales, supply chain, customer service, digital, etc.) and Syngenta 
• Develop customer offers that are aligned with the strategic goals and key performance indicators of National Account and Syngenta. These offers should incorporate cutting-edge and inventive solutions that enhance and modernize the overall customer experience.
• Implement marketing/sales strategies/tactics; lead development and project management of strategic initiatives;
• Develop top-line sustainable growth platform;
• Proactively anticipate, assess, clarify and validate customer needs on ongoing basis
• Collaborate with customers and Syngenta stakeholders on seed treatment plans and initiatives with customers; joint Seed and CP sales plan development where appropriate; 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Agronomy, Economics, Agriculture, Marketing or related field 
• Minimum 7 years in agriculture industry
• Ability to recognize competitive activities in the marketplace and “know how” to effectively minimize impact without compromising profitability targets and strategic objectives.
• Proven Track record in Strategic Decision Making
• Retail National Account experience within Agriculture Industry is highly preferred

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do. 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, plus paid holidays. 
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. 

Work Level: 5A

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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