Product Development Specialist

Company Description

About Syngenta
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. 
 

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, for our Seeds team in Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. As the Product Development Specialist, you will Support the local vegetable portfolio decisions and the sales execution with planning, execution, and evaluation of the Stage 6+ trials.

You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

• Leverage local trial outcomes to refine product positioning.
• Plan New Product Introductions and campaigns, while maintaining long term demand long-term
• Ensure local market needs are well represented upward, within the Regional Crop Unit in conjunction with the Regional Portfolio Lead.

Accountabilities 

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the changing market trends and grower needs
• Maintain high-level knowledge of competitors’ key varieties
• Plan standard varieties, trial seeds allocation, key trait evaluation for PLC 6 trials and plans with the Marketing Operations Leads and organize demonstration trials
• Plan and evaluate key trials with key producers and organize with Technical Sales Representatives
• Input variety forecasts for three years forward and review for Seed Production
• Give technical support to key Vegetable Seeds producers, leverage technical knowledge to the Sales teams, and provide after sales support
• Provide investigation support for customer complaints

Qualifications

Requirements

• B.S. in Agronomy or Horticulture, or equivalent field
• Experience in the Vegetable Seed industry is highly preferred
• Sales experience, with the ability to implement new market and business development plans to achieve profitable growth 
• Trial set up, planting, and evaluation experience 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, and to company/industry meetings as required 
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
   

Additional Information

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
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 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

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