Sales Manager - Vegetables

Job description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’sSales team is seeking a Sales Manager - Vegetables in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala. This role will lead the Vegetable Seeds sales and business in an ACM Sales Area, delivering short, mid and long-term business targets while building a sustainable business and contributing to the Commercial Unit and Veg Business strategy. And will leads and develops a high-performance Sales team to achieve sales and profit targets for the Sales Area. Accountabilities Act as a Key Driver of specific crop strategies to deliver sustainable long-term Sales Area business objectives. Deliver accurate and timely sales forecasts and sales plans for the Sales Area. Design and drive the evolution of the Go to Market strategies in the area in alignment with the Commercial Unit to deliver an efficient and effective business, provides continuous feedback on the area market and customer evolution. Leverages continuously increasing customer and market intimacy to develop the overall Veg Seeds offer, and corresponding sales execution for the area. Monitor business performance and adjust strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and overall business contribution targets. Manages and coaches the sales team for the assigned area, setting and overseeing the team’s actions, goals, and performance to ensure high performance and to build strong, future-ready teams. Implements sales execution actions in support of campaigns, including Sales Area and Commercial Unit product launch strategies for their area. Required Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Marketing or related field. 5 years’ experience in Horticulture, Agronomy, or Agribusiness. Strong business & finance acumen. Experience in leading multi-functional teams. Strong Marketing background and focus on creating value for our customers. Understanding of market dynamics and competitive environment. Experience and knowledge of vegetable seed market, marketplace dynamics, competitive environments and customer needs. Excelling verbal and written communication skills. What We Offer A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Important: 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. Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability *This position will not provide relocation support. *This position will require immediate availability. Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. #LI-Hybrid About Syngenta Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities , Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram & X .