Syngenta Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative

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.

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, 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

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree completed between August 2026 and May 2027
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record
• 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