Territory Manager at Syngenta Group

, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Generation, Sales Management, Customer Relation Management, Large Customer Management, Team Player, Communication Skills, Customer Handling, Financial Acumen, Customer Service, Strategic Mindset, Team Working, People Management, Sales Planning, Liquidation Management, Collection Management, Channel Engagement

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description Syngenta Seeds Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Job Description Role purpose: Drive demand generation with focus on liquidation in the assigned area Through field promotional activities such as pre-sowing campaigns, Farmer Training Programs, Field days and Field trips in key villages of the assigned area Plan, track and Manage team of Market Development Officers (MDO) and their activities Actively manage relationships with Distributors and Retailers Focus on accurate and timely planning, placement, liquidation and collections Regularly report sales and other commercial activities using Salesforce.com (SFDC) and other digital platforms Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers in the territory Accountabilities: Create and Execute the Commercial plan and modus operandi to deliver the planned commercial activities for the responsible geography. Plan and ensure that the right product is available on shelf at the right time and right quantity. Execute a plan for the growth of the responsible geography, increase market share and lead growth. Ensure that right people are available to deliver the business aspiration. Have a fully motivated, engaged and energized Field Staff. Support a strong channel engagement and campaign plan along with executing the Go-To-Market Strategy for effective business success. Any other responsibilities as assigned by senior manager from time to time including Country/Division projects. Key Deliverable: Achieve sales revenue targets for the sales region Undertake the required channel management to ensure availability of company stocks, enable prompt and efficient liquidation in line with demand and minimise saleable returns from trade Accountable for collections from all customers in the sales region, ensure they are in line with policies and taking required action steps with errant customers Overarching accountabilities: Maintain leading position of the company by creating pull for product assortment at the channel level Be completely crisp and clear in reporting to the Business Manager about the achievements and the risk areas in the region Work with colleagues within the territory, in the division, in the crop groups and marketing function to develop effective governance and ways of working at the critical interfaces. Support the development of a change plan taking into account employee engagement, team development and customer connection. Qualifications Knowledge, experience & capabilities: 3 to 8 years Agro industry experience (Preferably in Field Crops Seeds) Experienced in Sales management, Customer Relation Management Large Customer management skills, Team player, communication skills, customer handling skills Strong financial acumen Customer service attitude Strategic mindset to develop channel growth plan Team working and People Management Skills Knowledge of local language /Products/Markets Sets ambitious strategic goals Communicates with impact Leads change and holds ambiguity Builds a culture of innovation Focuses on customers Manages for performance Develops people, organization and self Collaborates across boundaries Education: Agri Graduate/Post Graduate Agri or General MBA preferred Additional Information People are at the heart of what we do: Once a year Full body check Competitive insurance scheme Employee assistance program – to take care of your and your loved ones mental health Paid Vacation of 30days, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, compassionate leaves Education assistance – for your career growth People first culture translated into ‘Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group’ Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan Follow us on: Twitter & LinkedIn Twitter LinkedIn

Responsibilities

The Territory Manager will drive demand generation through field promotional activities, manage a team of Market Development Officers, and actively manage relationships with distributors and retailers in the assigned area. Key accountabilities include executing the commercial plan, ensuring product availability, and achieving sales revenue targets for the region.