Area Manager - and West

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.

Syngenta in the UK

Syngenta in the UK is focused on research and development, manufacturing, and commercial activities. The company has key R&D facilities developing new products, seeds, and technologies. The UK is an important market for Syngenta's crop solutions business, serving arable, vegetable and amenity growers where we have an exciting, evolving portfolio and pipeline. Syngenta employs thousands across its UK operations, making significant investments and economic contributions while supporting sustainable agriculture through innovation.

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 though 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 utilisation of SalesForce CRM.
• IT-literate with experience using MS Office suite.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel throughout your territory.

Additional Information

Site information

Syngenta’s site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, Finance and administration functions. 
The UK Crop Protection and Seeds business employs a commercial team based at Cambridge which includes a home-based field force along with a small team based in Waterford Ireland.  It provides growers with a wide range of products to help protect their crops from pests, weeds and diseases. Our innovative technologies, products and services deliver efficient solutions to agricultural production problems.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion