Agronomist
Agronomy and Crop Services
Job Description
You will be responsible for:
You will be responsible for:
- Business Development:
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to penetrate new markets and expand customer base.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare and present sales proposals that align with client needs.
- Support agronomic programs such as soil sampling, tissue sampling and field scouting.
- Building Partnerships and Client Support:
- Conduct regular visits to clients to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
- Provide Agronomic support for clients both over the phone and in field.
- Driving Sales:
- Close sales while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Accountable for meeting budgeted targets for sales volumes, margins, and customer contacts.
- Growth Mindset:
- Participate in marketing discussions alongside the Agro Manager/Agro Sales Manager and apply an expert level of operational knowledge, commodity direction, and organizational skills to assist in product and service procurement.
Who you are:
- Participate in marketing discussions alongside the Agro Manager/Agro Sales Manager and apply an expert level of operational knowledge, commodity direction, and organizational skills to assist in product and service procurement.
- You have a go-getter personality with a receptive attitude. You are passionate about a career in Agro, you enjoy Agro-related conversations, interacting with farmers, selling, and customer service comes naturally to you. You also have:
- Education: Ideally a degree or Diploma in Agriculture (Agronomy, Ag Business, etc.); holding a P.AG and/or CCA certification is an asset.
- Experience: Ideally 5+ years of experience in either a Sales or Agronomy-based role.
- Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license throughout employment.
- Willing to work increased hours during the busy season. This will include evenings, weekends and Holidays when required by customers.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Proficiency in analyzing data to inform sales strategies and decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and close deals successfully.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
- You are experienced in computer skills with an intermediate understanding of MS Office Suite. Prior POS/ CRM experience is an asset.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability and the ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally at all times.
- You're honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
The Agro Sales Rep receives a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Posting open until filled.
Feel free to contact us at hrmanager@kindersleycoop.ca for more information.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.