L&D Sales Trainer - Minneapolis, MN

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

L&D Sales Trainer  – Minneapolis, MN

 

Role Purpose –

 

Provide direction to enhance the culture to achieve the Syngenta Purpose and ensure fulfillment of the Syngenta values through a consistent approach to learning opportunities across NAFTA sales organization..

 

Accountabilities –

 To create a learning environment throughout the NAFTA sales organization that encourages people to develop themselves and each other.  This position will focus on organizing and facilitating training for our Seeds Division field sales force which will raise levels of competence and commitment. Design, development, organize and facilitate all sales training programs for field sales force in Syngenta Seeds utilizing appropriate internal and external resources.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience –

 

Critical Knowledge:

 

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Preferred) with a minimum of 2 years sales experience

 

Critical Skills: : 

 

Experience in designing, developing and implementing Organizational Learning, experienced in assessing Training and O.D. Needs, Customer Focus, Presentation Mastery, Action Oriented, Integrity and Trust, Interpersonal Savvy & Self Awareness, Communication (i.e., listening and communicating in appropriate style),  Innovative and Creative, Strategic Thinking, Ability to Adapt in All Situations, Approachibility, Composure, Functionaland Technical Skills, Motivating Others, Facilitation, and Significant proficiency in redirecting individuals behavior and leading people through change.

 

Critical Experience: 

 

Knowledge of the Sales Processes; 3-5 years Training and Organizational Development Experience desired; 1-2 Years People Management Experience desired; Facilitation of Key Organizational Teams, Background and Experience with External O.D. Resources.

 

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply online at www.syngentacareers.com EOE