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GHX Sales Intern

Syngenta
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Company Description

 

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.  

 

 

Job Description

 

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides industry-leading seeds innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. GHX™ by Golden Harvest® is changing the way seed is sold, allowing growers to choose the right hybrid at its maximized population for one straight-up, flat per-acre price. We exist to be the most direct path from start to a maximum harvest. As a GHX Intern, you will focus on promoting the GHX customer value proposition to build awareness and interest with farm operators and work with current GHX customers to gather feedback for improvements. You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

  • Utilizing the unique GHX system to recommend the best hybrids at the optimal population at a flat rate price
  • train Golden Harvest farmer customers and Seed Advisors to use the many valuable features of the GHX app
  • Introducing the ServiceSquad to customer prospects for industry-leading customer support, information, and planning
  • Providing feedback to Golden Harvest to improve features of the GHX model

Locations:  Flexible locations in Iowa and Illinois

What will you do?

  • 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 use recommendations and expectations to include GHX value proposition, product placement, and sound agronomic principals to deliver the GHX sales story to target farm operators
  • Manage and support existing customer base and prospect new customers in a defined geography
  • Co-develop and implement strategy to achieve sales objectives in assigned territory
  • Design and complete surveys and projects to accumulate, organize, and present data on customer satisfaction and feature improvements
  • Map fields to enable GHX MaxScript™ demonstrations with prospect customers
  • Assist with drone usage to provide stand counts and agronomic insights
  • Manage territory budget and accurately report expenses; operate and maintain company vehicle in compliance with policy; and track customer interactions

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • Actively enrolled college or university junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in agriculture or related field
  • A valid driver’s license and acceptable moving violations record
  • Ability to lead, be self-directed and to work as part of a team

What gives you an advantage?

  • Base level understanding of agronomy
  • Genuine interest in sales
  • Strong customer focus, business acumen, resilience, interpersonal savvy, and integrity
  • Strong communication skills

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive wages with performance-based bonus potential (hourly salary range of $18 - $30 an hour)
  • Company vehicle
  • Professional and personal development
  • An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion
  • Skills, experience, and a professional network to further your career

 

 

Additional Information

 

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