Area Manager Central & North Scotland (Maternity cover)

We have exciting opportunities for Area Managers to implement and sell impactful marketing campaigns by building strong business relationships with key stakeholders.

There is a home-based sales role, covering the Central and Northern Scotland 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.