Retail Representative

Must live in the surrounding territories: St. Cloud, Alexandria, or WillmarRole Profile:In this role, you will be an integral member of a high performing District Sales team working together to achieve profitable market share growth and create an industry-leading and sustainable position for Syngenta. The candidate will work within a multi-dimensional sales team environment providing support and direction to retail, grower and distribution customers to market Syngenta Crop Protection products.Responsibilities:Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets with channel partners, key producers and other customers within the assigned territory as part of the overall sales and marketing plan for the district and broader Commercial UnitCustomers view relationship as partnership and seek help to uncover & prioritize their key issues & concerns. Able to navigate difficult situations and conversations with customers independently to deliver an effective resolution. Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in Syngenta solutions. Identify opportunities frequently that customers had not identified themselves to build the customer’s business and grow account share.Acting as primary liaison for all channel partners and retail accounts within territory which includes developing and implementing annual business plans to influence end-user demand. Assists channel partners with their ability to connect with growers more effectively in delivering solutions.Partners with Biologicals, Seed Care, and AgriEdge Specialists to develop quality territory business plans to capitalize on sales opportunities. Collaborates with district Sales Reps, AgriEdge Specialists and Agronomists to further support the channel. Provides mentorship and training for new employees within the district.Responsible for coordinating and supporting trade shows, field product tours, and new product launches for crop protection within their territory.Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and by managing complaints/issues in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy. Contributes to the marketing campaign, AgriEdge and district plans to deliver the Commercial Unit/District business plan.Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within Commercial Unit / District guidelines. Complete timely and accurate sales and exposure forecasting.