Agriculture Business Advisor and Relationship Builder

Affinity Credit Union; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Credit Union is seeking a relationship-focused Business Advisor to support agricultural members across Regina and surrounding communities. You’ll spend time on farms and in communities, building trusted relationships and gaining firsthand understanding of operations.

In this role you’ll advise members on products, policy, and financing needs, develop business cases, and help set up financials and operating models. A post-secondary diploma and 3 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to grow a book of business, achieve targets, and build a strong pipeline through relationship-based sales.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and business operating models.
• Knowledge of agricultural operations, production cycles, and the opportunities and challenges facing Saskatchewan producers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary relationship-point of contact for small and medium business members, including Ag members, to advise members of products, policy, and programs in industry.
• Act as subject matter expert for small and medium enterprises, providing expertise related to their operational, corporate structure and financing needs.
• Provide advice and resources to develop business cases, set up business financials, operating models, business registration, etc. for Business Advisors
• Leverage technology and a member-centric approach to deliver outstanding service, identify opportunities, and deepen member relationships

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales

Finance knowledge

Agriculture knowledge

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field

Job description

Affinity Credit Union is seeking a relationship-focused Business Advisor to support agricultural members across Regina and surrounding communities. You’ll spend time on farms and in communities, building trusted relationships and gaining firsthand understanding of operations.

In this role you’ll advise members on products, policy, and financing needs, develop business cases, and help set up financials and operating models. A post-secondary diploma and 3 years of related experience are expected.