Agricultural Solutions Manager

UFA Limited; Ponoka; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFA Limited in Ponoka/Bashaw region is seeking an Agricultural Solutions Manager to drive sales of AgriBusiness offerings and grow margins within a defined territory. You will understand UFA's core products and communicate their value to customers while tailoring solutions to farm needs.

Based in the field, you will build long-term relationships, manage CRM data, and collaborate with store staff to deliver outstanding service and improve market share.

Qualifications

• College/University diploma or degree in Agriculture or related business.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service; sales in crop/livestock is a plus.
• Excellent telephone, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ADS.
• Ability to work independently with basic agriculture market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets defined in annual objectives for AgriBusiness offerings.
• Build and maintain customer relationships by understanding farm operations.
• Maintain CRM data to support sales processes.
• Generate and fulfill sales leads from customer interactions.
• Respond promptly to customer issues to satisfaction.
• Promote UFA at store and community events.
• Develop customer-based sales plans with margin objectives.
• Support staff to ensure superior customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

CRM

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Agriculture degree

Tools

ADS

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Sales & Service, the Agricultural Solutions Manager responsible to sell the AgriBusiness product offerings to selected customers within a geographical area with the goal of growing product margin. The Agricultural Solutions Manager will understand the core products and services UFA offers to our customers and can communicate their value to customers, identify the customers’ preferred method of conducting business. The Agricultural Solutions Manager will work with customers to gain an understanding of their business needs and create a positive sales and service experience for customers, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction, sales, and market share.

This is the field based position that can be located anywhere in the Ponoka/Bashaw region.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve Sales Targets as defined in the annual performance objectives from selling the AgriBusiness product and service offerings (as defined in the UFA Sales Incentive Plan) to a set customer group within an assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding customers farm/ranch operations and needs.
• Maintain customer and farm profile data in CRM to support their sales and customer selling processes.
• Generate, manage, and fulfill sale leads as a result of interacting with customers.
• Promptly respond to customer issues either directly or by engaging appropriate staff to the satisfaction of the customer and UFA.
• Promote UFA by participating in store and community related events as directed by their manager.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, Sales & Service, develop, update, and communicate customer-based sales plans that meet individual sales and margin objectives.
• Support administrative and operations staff from time to time to ensure that their farm store provides superior customer service.

Qualifications:

• College/University diploma or degree in Agriculture or a relevant business field.
• Minimum 1 year of previous customer service experience. Previous sales experience in crop and livestock production would be an asset.
• Excellent telephone, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ADS.
• Good organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Baseline understanding of the agriculture market and business.
• A strong commitment to customer and a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Agricultural background an asset.
• Valid Class 5 license required.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.