Territory Sales Representative at Syngenta Group

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. 

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects, and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat, and cold. 

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to help farmers grow their best crop. We are currently seeking a Remote Territory Sales Representative for the Crop Protection (CP) Sales team located in Calgary or the surrounding areas. In this position, you will build strong customer relationships and generate interest and demand for the Syngenta CP portfolio within the assigned geography.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.   We have a flexible work approach, and this person can work remotely if they are currently in Calgary or the surrounding area. 

Develop a territory plan to achieve sales targets: 

• Analyze market trends to identify data-driven growth opportunities. 
• Complete product forecasting requirements. 
• Achieve annual sales target for crop protection and seedcare. 
• Develop and implement local field marketing plan. 

Foster meaningful relationships: 

• Utilize discovery skills to understand retailer and grower needs. 
• Collaborate with retailers to create sales activity plan. 
• Deliver and reconcile programs or segmented offers to retailers. 

Communicate value of technology: 

• Ability to effectively communicate the value of the product portfolio and services. 
• Train and develop retailers to effectively position the product to growers. 
• Create awareness of technology (demonstration trials, capture experiences). 
• Provide in-season technical and sales support. 

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Science and/or a B.Comm. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Ag industry, as well as a thorough understanding of both the commercial and research sides of the business. 
• Understanding of financial analysis and general business issues and practices. 
• Agronomic knowledge of the crops in the area, such as wheat, canola, peas, and barley. 
• First-hand knowledge of farming operations and crop production practices. 

What We Offer:  

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities, and a great team environment.  
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.  
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and well-being, such as the annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs include a Flexible Work Location approach and a vacation policy offering up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees. 

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.  

Syngenta Contact Information:   

If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at [email protected]  

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can accommodate persons with disabilities.  For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact [email protected]  

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