Market Development Lead - Rice

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

• Adept on hybrid rice production and nuances of the business
• Focused on creating opportunities for NK® hybrid rice business to grow both in free market and government subsidy
• Builds NK® hybrid rice brand through effective and efficient field activities/campaigns
• Develops valuable market analysis to identify key growth areas and maintain business competitiveness
• Develops grower database and key rice grower influencers network that will act as strong link between the company and other growers in a specific territory
• Proactively works with Marketing team, includes Business Development for rice, and Zone Business Manager to develop suitable campaign and communication activities to ensure penetration, retention and growth of NK® rice hybrids
• Skillful in building relationships and networks with key stakeholders in a specific territory/region
• Leads in the development of localized market development initiatives such as market linkages to provide better product patronage
• Effective in managing product inquiries or complaints
• Provides clear metrics and guidance to Rice Technicians to support grower initiatives/activities
• Coordinates/collaborates with CSMs (Channel Success Managers) for priorities/goals alignment within a specific region/district

• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in business development and marketing
• Good crop management knowledge for rice
• Up-to-date knowledge in development trends in the Agriculture sector
• Organized and capable to work with autonomy
• Good team work spirit