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Samantha Teten

The people and the culture are the best aspects of working at Syngenta. The people genuinely care about helping and encouraging each other in a way that makes each person better and also creates a fun environment to work.

Samantha Teten

Developmental Agronomist

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Developing Future Leaders in Seeds

The Syngenta Seeds Developmental Sales Representative (DSR) program is a curriculum-based, integrated learning program to prepare you to be a territory sales leader in the agriculture industry. This is a six-month program that helps you develop an understanding of customer needs. As a DSR program participant, you will engage growers and resellers in solution-based consultative sales; develop product and technical expertise; refine communication, presentation and leadership skills; and build a thorough understanding of company structure, roles, functions and core values. District managers will coach and mentor to help you achieve developmental goals for independent account experience. The goal of this program is to prepare you to interview for a full-time placement with our expanding Seeds business at the end of six months.

About the program

Syngenta Seeds DSR geographical assignments are based on a variety of factors, and while we can’t guarantee a specific location, every effort is made to place you close to your desired geography. Upon completion of the Seeds DSR program, you will be ready to manage an NK® or Golden Harvest® seed sales territory – becoming a future leader.

Growth Opportunities

  • Develop sales, communication, presentation and leadership skills
  • Understand grower and reseller needs to position and manage Syngenta products
  • Act as a steward of product portfolio by managing service calls and organizing sales preparation
  • Learn how to competitively position Syngenta while enhancing networking skills
  • Use marketing programs to drive sales, develop customer relationships and influence passion for selling
  • Learn how to manage competitive allowance budget and other company resources (use of company vehicle and cell phone)

The Syngenta Crop Protection Sales Intern program is a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity that prepares you to be a leader in territory sales in the agriculture industry. Over the course of the 10-week summer program, we will help you develop an understanding of customer needs. As an intern you will engage growers and resellers in solution-based, consultative selling; develop product and technical expertise; refine communication, presentation and leadership skills; and build a thorough understanding of company structure, roles, functions and core values. District managers will coach and mentor to help you achieve development goals for independent account experience.

About the program

The Crop Protection Sales Intern geographical assignments are based on a variety of factors, and while we can’t guarantee a specific location, your preferred region is taken into consideration (some travel required). Placements may be in the field or in an office assignment.

Growth Opportunities

  • Participate in intern team activities including orientation, presentations and conference calls
  • Develop sales, communication, presentation and leadership skills under a local mentor
  • Understand customer needs in order to position and manage Syngenta products
  • Develop effective organizational strategies and customer relationship-building skills
  • Actively support the sales team in achieving its market goals – develop a passion for selling
  • Learn how to manage allowance budget (travel expenses, use of fleet vehicle and company cell phone)
  • Complete an assigned internship project

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