Date of posting here October 18, 2009 Type of position Full Time Employer Syngenta Description of Employer As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta. Location Northwest, Indiana Description of Location Field Salary DOE Benefits Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. Closing date of competition 11.13.2009 Date position available 10.13.2009 Description of duties Garst Sales Representative - Northwest, IN - 1463 Role Purpose - Responsible for the marketing, selling, and development of brand awareness of GARST and Syngenta products and programs in the trade area through deliver of the annual campaign plan. Accountabilities - Expand coverage through the recruitment, training and motivation of new and existing Seed Advisors Develop the selling skills of current Seed Advisors through implementation of the Sales Training Program and develop product knowledge and technical accuracy of Seed Advisors Successfully implement and annual district promotion and advertising plan, to deliver on campaign and portfolio plans, and build / implement supporting plans at the Seed Advisor level Execution of all sales and marketing programs and local delivery of the annual campaign plan Conduct meeting presentations and training sessions to increase product awareness and sales Successfully complete projects as assigned by corporate and/or DM Achieve established sales targets within the promotional seed and financial targets as established with DM Responsible for forecasting demand of major product lines in the district Qualifications sought Critical knowledge: Bachelor’s in Ag related field Must possess a valid driver’s license Critical experience: Must have previous corn & soybean seed sales experience Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: Conflict Management Motivating Others Time Management Agronomic/Product Knowledge Sizing up People Written Communications Presentation Skills Critical leadership capabilities: Customer Focus Business Acumen Drive For Results Integrity & Trust Listening Perseverance Dealing with Ambiguity Additional Information - All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Contact for additional information june.layng@syngenta.com Application procedure   Submit what resume and online application Submit to june.layng@syngenta.com Additional Information EOE