What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Operations Lead position at Syngenta Group?
Job Description
At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a crucial role in safely feeding the world and caring for our planet. To support that challenge, the Vegetable Seeds team is seeking a Sales Operations Lead in Woodland, CA.
What will you be doing?
- Ensure the rigorous and standardized implementation of commercial processes, initiatives, and operational protocols within the assigned territory.
- Maintain and oversee territory pricing environments with utmost precision, facilitating comprehensive pricing reviews in collaboration with key stakeholders from marketing and commercial teams.
- Serve as a critical cross-functional liaison between Territory Heads, Marketing, Commercial, and MarComms, representing the territory's interests in global projects and initiatives.
- Function as an indispensable strategic advisor to various members of the Sales Leadership team, contributing significantly to the development and execution of the territory's 5-year strategy.
- Conduct thorough quarterly analyses and reporting of key performance metrics, providing crucial insights to drive actions related to sales productivity, operational effectiveness, and the strategic alignment of commercial activities.
- Spearheaded mission-critical projects and initiatives focused on customer engagement, including the implementation of CRM systems and advanced customer insights/analytics tools.
- Collaborate closely with the Campaign Operations Lead to strategically prioritize annual territory campaigns, oversee their meticulous execution, and conduct rigorous reviews of campaign efficacy and ROI.
- Provide authoritative guidance on A&P spend allocation, ensuring effective planning and deployment of resources in strict alignment with strategic priorities.
Qualifications
What gives you an advantage?
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or equivalent extensive professional experience in the field is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in the vegetable seed market, including comprehensive understanding of marketplace dynamics, competitive environments, and customer needs.
- Exceptional customer focus coupled with proven creative problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced project management capabilities, essential for driving complex initiatives to completion.
- Superior communication and presentation skills, crucial for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Exemplary leadership and collaboration abilities, vital for cross-functional team success.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Power BI and Salesforce is highly advantageous and will be viewed favorably.
Additional Information
What We Offer?
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
- Salary Range: $97,000 to $121,000
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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Salary : $97,000 - $121,000
