Crop Protection Developmental Sales Representative

$55,200 - $70,000/Yr

Syngenta Group - Roseville, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Roseville, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Crop Protection Developmental Sales Representative at Syngenta is a role designed for new graduates to engage in a structured training program that prepares them for a career in territory sales within the agriculture industry. This position focuses on developing product knowledge, sales strategies, and leadership skills while managing a customer base in a defined geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Complete a well-defined, customized training and development plan with direction and assistance from your manager and experienced colleagues
• Develop effective product and technical expertise in proper product use recommendations and expectations
• Gain experience and build leadership capabilities, consultative selling competence, communication and presentation skills, business acumen, and territory management
• Develop effective ways of working to strengthen teamwork within the sales team
• Manage and support the customer base in a defined geography
• Implement strategy to achieve sales objectives in assigned territory

Requirements

• BA/BS degree, preferably in Agricultural Science or related field
• New or recent graduate from an accredited college/university (0-6 months)
• A valid driver's license and acceptable moving violations record

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with former agricultural internships
• Strong customer focus
• Business acumen and results-driven
• Resilience and interpersonal savvy
• Effective teamwork
• Integrity and trust
• Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills

Benefits

• 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
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Corporate Discounts