Independent Seed Advisor

Syngentagroup

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Carlinville, IL, us on site Until 9/5/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

Independent Seed Advisor 
Golden Harvest® brand corn and soybeans is looking to partner with self-motivated individuals with entrepreneurial aspirations interested in running their own businesses. 

As an Independent Seed Advisor promoting the sales of Golden Harvest®, you will sell, distribute and service seed products directly to growers. You will be part of a network of independent seed sellers with the full support of local and national Syngenta agri-business professionals. Your success is our success. With deep roots in genetics, agronomy, and service, look no further than Golden Harvest for the high-yielding seed that works just as hard as you do. 

What you will be doing? 

  • Deliver plans and offers to target customers  
  • Create demand at the customer level, ensuring that the customer is knowledgeable about our products and has further interest in Syngenta solutions 
  • Act as a steward of the Syngenta portfolio by making recommendations and by managing concerns in the field as needed, in partnership with Agronomy  
  • Recommend product placement to achieve higher customer satisfaction  
  • Achieve sales, profit, and market share targets within the territory and district 
  • Regularly collect and report market intelligence and relevant value chain insights 
  • Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district guidelines. 
  • Develop your assigned territory through the addition of new farmers  
  • Accurate forecasting for customers within the territory 
  • Develop a territory-level business plan that identifies specific opportunities, must-wins, and tactics to grow territory sales

What’s in it for you:  

  • Guaranteed Income 
  • Ability to integrate role with local farm operations  
  • Flexible locations within the Midwest  
  • Entrepreneurial opportunity to build a successful business   
  • Agronomic support, sales & systems training, sales team support   
  • Digital tools to support in running your business  
  • Additional tools & resources to help with growing your business  

This opportunity is not an offer for employment. Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. 

About this role

Summary

Sell and promote Golden Harvest seed products to farmers, build territory, and grow business.

Job title

Independent Seed Advisor

Experience level

none

Industry

agriculture

Location requirements

Remote within the Midwest, flexible locations, not full-time work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

salesterritory developmentmarket intelligenceforecasting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

seedsagronomysalesbusiness development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Carlinville, IL 62626, USA

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