Techno Commercial Lead

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.

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• Develop strong relationship with key farmers and influencers in assigned area, optimizing customer reach
• Co-develop campaign plans with Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and leads the Field Promoters in execution his area in line with over-all crop/product strategy
• Strategically impact the buying decision of farmers and influencers in alignment with (versus turning these into sales) country’s Go-To-Market strategy.
• Provide technical support to growers as needed ensuring product and customer service satisfaction with Syngenta

Accountabilities:

• Conduct analysis of assigned area to define area potential and allocate resources to optimise Syngenta market share and achieve goals.
• Feedback market needs in his assigned area providing accurate information/insights for the development of channel programs.
• Partner with Area Sales Manager or Regional sales Manager in preparing accurate consumption targets and achieving these in line with his area budget.
• Implement Grower campaigns for assigned sales area in line with Syngenta Crop Solutions strategy maximizing consumption potential.
• Execute programs that allow for Syngenta product and services testing with farmers, according to  the direction of commercial management team.
• Ensure HS&E and Compliance policies are implemented within the sales area in line with company policy.
• Provides coaching for the development of Field Promoters.
• Makes efficient use of resources under his area of responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 year working experience in crop protection products or seeds industry.
• Familiarity with the agriculture industry trends and business models.
• In depth knowledge of Syngenta’s and competitor’s products and offers.
• Understanding of Syngenta’s value proposition and GTM strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people from all levels-growers & key influencers.
• Ability to speak the local language/dialect