Area Manager – Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description About Syngenta Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group. 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 We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager to implement and sell impactful marketing campaigns by building strong business relationships with key stakeholders. This is a home-based sales role, covering the Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk region. Your role will involve managing a portfolio of key farmers and agronomists, collaborating closely with Customer Marketing, and influencing the wider value chain to maximize Syngenta's market share. You will actively pursue opportunities in your territory, using your market knowledge and leveraging a deep understanding of customer needs to promote Crop Protection, Seed and Biological Syngenta solutions. You will bring your technical knowledge and commercial perspective to the table and be part of a collaborative team driving success. Qualifications and Required Experience Degree qualified in relevant discipline (ie, Agriculture or Horticulture) or equivalent knowledge gained through proven experience. BASIS and FACTS qualified (or capability/willingness to qualify). Experience of establishing and maintaining successful business relationships. Strong knowledge of UK agriculture market. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A strong network of contacts in the industry is an advantage. Technical profile of Syngenta & key competitor products is desirable. Ability to develop an Area Business Plan and the continuous utilization of SalesForce CRM. IT-literate with experience using MS Office suite. Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel throughout your territory. What We Offer Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. Company Car. We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating environment. 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.

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