Syngenta is hiring a Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative for its Emerging Talent Program. The internship provides training and hands-on experience in agricultural sales, preparing participants for territory sales leadership through product expertise, customer relationship building, and territory management.
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, such as product placement, scouting, agronomic principles, building strong farmer relationships, understanding the sales process, and gaining product commitment
Gain experience and build leadership capabilities, consultative selling competence, communication and presentation skills, business acumen, and territory management while creating a professional network to further your career
Implement strategy to achieve sales objectives in the assigned territory
Identify and analyze customer needs, market intelligence, and territory opportunities to share with Sales Management and Marketing
Develop effective ways of working to strengthen teamwork within the sales team
Manage, support, and build the customer base in a defined geography
Advise channel partners on the presentation of products and promotional materials
Manage within territory budget guidance, accurately report expenses and sales, operate and maintain a company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree completed between August 2026 and May 2027
A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record
Preferred
preferably in Agricultural Science or a related field
Experience with previous agricultural internships
First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset
Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends, and requirements for pest control
Strong customer focus
Business acumen and results-driven mindset
Resilience and interpersonal savvy
Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team
Integrity and trust
Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to be mobile within the Midwestern region of the U.S
Benefits
A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Competitive wages
Ongoing career development resources
The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of SINOCHEM GROUP.
