Broker Account Manager

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Gilroy
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Please click here if you are having any technical Taleo issues. Job Description - Broker Account Manager (18025634) Job Description Broker Account Manager - ( 18025634 ) 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. About Us At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Broker Account Manager in the Continental United States for our Flowers Business. Our primary location states Gilroy, CA but this role does not require a specific location and will be 100% field based. The Broker Account Manager is a member of the Syngenta Flowers sales team and is tasked to drive profitable and sustainable sales growth at assigned accounts. You will enhance the prosperity of our grower and broker customers--by:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned broker accounts
• Working with assigned brokers to determine plans and strategies for sales growth
• Traveling to grower-customer sites with broker sales reps as needed
• Coordinating product knowledge training for broker sales-reps in collaboration with Product and Technical teams Accountabilities
  • Develop sales plans, forecasts, and budgets to deliver wholesale channel sales at assigned accounts
  • Coordinate product knowledge training for broker sales staff
  • Document customer needs and develop tactics to turn conversion opportunities into sales
  • Track sales performance at each assigned account to identify risks and opportunities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, and m anage all customer related issues
  • Participate in relevant trial events throughout the year whether industry-wide or specific to individual growers Qualifications
    • Education: academic level in Horticulture and/or Business or equivalent in experience
    • Sales acumen & key account management with commercial/ customer orientation
    • Understanding of the NA flowers business, value chain, competitor dynamics, customers and key growers
    • Horticulture product knowledge
    • Excellent planning and organizational skills, with strong written/verbal communication and negotiating skills
    • Must be authorized to work for Syngenta in the United States without work authorization sponsorship What We Offer:
      • 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 among others
      • A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Please click here if you are having any technical Taleo issues.

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