Product Development Specialist - Full Count

Job Description

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 Product Development Specialist, Full Count for our Vegetable Seeds team in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding area . As the Product Development Specialist, for Full Count with Watermelon knowledge, you will develop and implement new market and business development plans, which will meet the business goals of providing the best varieties possible for customers, as well as expanding the customer base in the sales area.

You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

Providing guidance to the support team for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with the company’s vision and values.

Working on the launching and demonstration of new product introductions with an effective trialing program in order to position products that will meet the needs of the target market.

Leverage local trial plans and outcomes to refine product positioning and develop sales opportunities. 

Accountabilities 

Initiate and maintain contact with customers through sales calls and associated travel

Provides a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field

Plan and deliver seed samples of new commercial varieties per trial plan

Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the product line, develops the required product performance trial data through trials to determine features and benefits of new products

Develop market trends and identifies new varieties that will allow Syngenta to capitalize on growth opportunities

Complete monthly Sales Reports, and communicate key market, customer, sales, product, and competitive trends within the territory