Ag Innovation Specialist (Chin, AB)

Simplot Company; Chin; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company is seeking a Territory Sales Lead in Alberta, Canada, to drive demand for Ag Innovation services. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction and includes responsibilities like supporting sales representatives and executing technical support for various agricultural services.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in agriculture along with a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Knowledge of application equipment is preferred. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agronomy or Ag Retail is an asset but not required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is necessary.
• Knowledge of West Central Saskatchewan production practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Ag Innovation solutions to farm customers in territory.
• Support promotion and training for service to farmers and sales representatives.
• Conduct installations and technical support for Field Moisture Service.

Skills

Data & Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

Attention to Detail & Quality Control

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Knowledge of application equipment

Job description

Summary

This position drives demand for Ag Innovation services and ensures customer satisfaction and positive user experiences for a predetermined territory, to help Simplot be the leader in equipment and digital technology that applies to production agriculture, to the extent that farm customers who value technology as part of their farm management want to partner with Simplot.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Territory Sales Lead

• Work closely with sales representatives to deliver appropriate Ag Innovation solutions to farm customers in territory.
• Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to continue to develop, improve and refine both existing Ag Innovation services as well as research and evaluate opportunities for new service offerings in their territory.
• Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to support promotion and training for service to farmers and sales representatives.
• Continually increase knowledge base on Ag Innovation and industry technology.
• Work closely with sales representatives to integrate Ag Innovation services into their annual customer plans.
• Participate in sales representatives planning meetings about key customers.
• Contribute to the sales process by ensuring sellers know the information to gather in their customer discovery process to assist in the Ag Innovation plans.
• Develop a 3-6 month action plan with support from Ag Innovation Manager.

Field Moisture Service Support

• Execute consultations, data entry and administration for Field Moisture Service with customers within territory.
• Conduct installations, technical support, maintenance and removals of equipment for Field Moisture Service for customers within territory.

Additional Roles and Responsibilities

SprayConnect Service Support

• Execute administration and preparation on SprayConnect projects for customers in territory.
• Work with sales representatives to conduct ground truthing, prescription loading, technical support for customers in territory.

SoilConnect Service Support

• Conduct/assist with all SoilConnect soil sampling procedures as required.
• Conduct ground truthing, SWAT mapping and data preparation.
• Work with sales representatives to consult and plan on SoilConnect projects for customers in territory.
• Work with sales representative to execute prescription loading, technical support, data processing and entry for customers in territory.
• Work with sales representative to execute on in-season agronomic evaluations (Learning Blocks) and field monitoring for customers in territory.

Agronomy and Sales Support

• Continue to develop and grow a robust expertise in agronomy.
• Attend training sessions in the areas of agronomy and sales.
• Support both agronomy and sales functions when necessary including products and services that lie outside of Ag Innovation.
• Support any research and trialing initiatives as they pertain to Ag Innovation.

Data and Digital Tools Support

• Support the development of hardware, software, and data tools to support sales representatives as requested by Ag Innovation Manager.

Additional Role and Skills

Expectations in addition to Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish Ag Innovation Services as a differentiator for Simplot over other crop input retails as well as private agrologists and equipment companies.
• Continually work with Ag Innovation Manager to update corporate competency in the technology areas that Simplot needs to grow in.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Ag Innovation Senior Lead and sales representatives.
• Align with Ag Innovation Manager on the new evolving culture.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Data & Project Management
• Summarizing & Communicating Technical Information
• Problem Solving
• Judgement
• Relationship Building
• Attention to Detail & Quality Control
• Communication
• Cooperation & Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Flexibility
• Job & Technical Knowledge
• Commitment to Safety
• Organization
• Quantity of Work & Time Management
• Reliability

Qualifications and Certifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
• Experience in Agronomy or Ag Retail is an asset but not required
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Knowledge of application equipment, willing to network with experts in the industry for support (John Deere, Case IH, etc)
• Knowledge of West Central Saskatchewan production practices

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required.
• Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and customers.

Travel Required: Up to 50%

Location(s): SGS Retail - Chin AB

Country: Canada

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.