Strategic Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Champaign, United States Syngenta Seeds Full time
Job Description

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, We are currently seeking a Strategic Business Partner located in Illinois.

Territory: Bloomington, IL, Peoria,IL, Springfield, IL and Champaign, IL

What you will be doing? 

  • Serving as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor to the top grower customer segment in the Commercial Seeds Business
  • Developing relationships with both existing and new growers, delivering an unrivaled customer experience, and establishing yourself as a thought leader in the top grower community
  • Advising growers on their farm operations by helping them to identify the best products, services, and solutions which maximize their yield and profitability
  • Manage the sales process for these top growers and partner with accounts to maximize Syngenta’s benefit to their operations and profitability
  • Develop a commercial strategy for responsible geography, and individual grower strategies in a competitive environment
  • Pro-actively visit growers to understand the state of operations and their specific needs and provide early farm insights through analytics to help growers

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Business, Agronomy, or Agricultural Science.
  • 7+ years of experience in Production Agriculture (Seed sales, Agronomy, Grain Origination, Crop Protection, Digital Ag)
  • Demonstrated history of selling, servicing, and negotiating with 7,500+ acre corn and soybean growers
  • Demonstrated knowledge of grower Profit & Loss, and day-to-day farm operations
  • Demonstrated expertise in agronomy with deep knowledge of both seed products and digital tools
  • Experience effectively leveraging Salesforce.com to track and monitor large grower relationships and derive key insights


Additional Information

What We Offer?

  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

WL: 5A

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.

#LI-NL2



  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Adams Outdoor Full time

    Job Summary:Adams Outdoor Advertising, a leading outdoor advertising company, is seeking a Regional Business Manager to provide financial and operational analysis to support its markets. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to General Managers across multiple markets.Key Responsibilities:Financial Analysis: Work closely with General...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Adams Outdoor Full time

    Job Summary:Adams Outdoor Advertising, a leading outdoor advertising company, is seeking a Regional Business Manager to provide financial and operational analysis to support its markets. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to General Managers across multiple markets.Key Responsibilities:Financial Analysis: Work closely with General...


  • Champaign, United States Adams Outdoor Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking a Regional Business Manager (RBM) to perform financial and operational analysis in support of its markets.  Each of the RBMs serves as the strategic partner to a General Manager(s) across multiple markets. ESSENTIAL...


  • Champaign, United States Adams Outdoor Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking a Regional Business Manager (RBM) to perform financial and operational analysis in support of its markets.  Each of the RBMs serves as the strategic partner to a General Manager(s) across multiple markets. ESSENTIAL...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Verizon Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join our team at Verizon. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and revenue expansion through strategic sales initiatives and customer engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development: Identify and pursue...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Midland States Bank Full time

    Position Overview Role: Corporate Relationship Manager Salary Range: $86,100 - $114,700 annually At Midland States Bank, the base salary is just one aspect of our comprehensive Total Rewards program. The specific compensation is influenced by various factors including education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position also provides...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Foundation Full time

    Job SummaryThe University of Illinois Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and innovative professional to lead its advancement and philanthropy initiatives. As the Director/Manager of Innovation Initiatives, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and marketing of the Foundation's innovation programs, including curriculum development,...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Syngenta Seeds Full time

    Job OverviewAt Syngenta, we recognize that every team member plays a crucial role in our mission to sustainably nourish the world and protect our environment. We are currently looking for a Strategic Business Partner to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Act as the primary liaison and trusted advisor for the leading grower customer segment within the...


  • Champaign, United States Comcast Full time

    Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and...


  • Champaign, United States ThinkTank LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverview: BroadBolt is seeking dynamic and motivated sales team leaders and agencies to join our team as BroadBolt Distributors/Agencies. BroadBolt is seeking a distributor/agency with access to sales teams. As a BroadBolt Distributor/Agency - Sales Team Manager, you will lead your team of Broadband Agents dedicated to promoting...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States NVIDIA Full time

    About the RoleNVIDIA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Apache Spark Acceleration team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in accelerating Apache Spark with GPUs for data science.Key ResponsibilitiesAccelerate Apache Spark: Design and implement accelerated Apache Spark and related big-data frameworks to...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Stryker Full time

    Work Flexibility: Field-based About Stryker Stryker stands as a premier entity in the medical technology sector, dedicated to enhancing healthcare outcomes in collaboration with our clients. Our extensive portfolio includes a wide range of innovative medical solutions, encompassing orthopaedics, surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products, all aimed at...

  • Account Executive

    2 months ago


    CHAMPAIGN, United States Dell Full time

    Job Title: Account Executive - Cyber SaaS Sales for SLED TerritoryLocation: Remote CentralSecureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX) is a global cybersecurity leader that secures human progress with Secureworks® Taegis™, a SaaS-based, open XDR platform built on 20+ years of real-world threat intelligence and research, improving customers’ ability to detect advanced...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Mondelēz International Full time

    Position Overview Are You Prepared to Drive Success at Mondelēz International? Embrace Our Mission to Shape the Future of Snacking. Create It with Pride. As a Retail Merchandising Lead, you will oversee a team of field sales representatives to ensure the execution of the sales strategy and the attainment of annual KPIs and objectives for a...


  • Champaign, United States BankTalent HQ Full time

    Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for recruiting experienced and talented individuals for open positions; partnered with Hiring Managers in an effort to further Busey's commitment to the communities it serves. The Talent Specialist will identify talent by sourcing through LinkedIn and other internet-based platforms,...

  • Restaurant Manager

    3 months ago


    Champaign, United States sns0011 Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSTEAK N SHAKE IS HIRING MANAGERS looking to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!We have exciting times ahead! What we sell is an experience. We are looking for passionate people with a fun-loving attitude who provide a hospitable service.YOU:Demonstrate the Golden RuleHave a competitive spirit and desire to winA track record of proven...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Mondelēz International Full time

    Position Overview Are You Prepared to Drive Success at Mondelēz International? Contribute to Our Vision of Leading the Future of Snacking with Pride. As a Field Sales Merchandising Supervisor, you will oversee a team of sales representatives in the field, ensuring the effective implementation of sales strategies and the attainment of annual...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Adams Outdoor Full time

    POSITION OVERVIEW:Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), a leading private Outdoor Advertising company in the United States, is in search of a Regional Business Manager (RBM) to conduct financial and operational assessments to support its various markets. Each RBM acts as a strategic ally to the General Manager(s) across multiple regions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...


  • Champaign, Illinois, United States Mondelēz International Full time

    Position Overview Are You Prepared to Drive Success at Mondelēz International? Embrace Our Vision to Shape the Future of Snacking. Craft It with Pride. As a Retail Merchandising Lead, you will oversee a team of field sales representatives to ensure the execution of the sales strategy and the attainment of annual performance indicators and...


  • Champaign, United States U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Full time

    Acquisition Program ManagerThe Acquisition Program Manager position is in the Executive Office (EXO), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), US Army Corps of Engineers. The Acquisition Program Manager serves as a principal member of the CERL EXO by providing primary support to the...