Area Marketing Representative

Richardson International; Bow Island; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Marketing Representative to join their dynamic team in Bow Island. This role is crucial for maintaining customer relationships and ensuring the successful sale of crop inputs and grain purchasing. The ideal candidate will have a background in agriculture or business, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse workplace, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a leading agribusiness. If you are passionate about agriculture and eager to make a difference, this position offers a gateway to a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or Business with related experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage credit.
• Sell seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture

Diploma/Degree in Business

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Richardson has approximately 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Area Marketing Representative at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Bow Island, AB. Area Marketing Representatives contribute to the overall success of our customers and our business – you are the one who our customers rely on to sell crop inputs for seeding and purchase grain at harvest.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining strong customer relationships and act as the key contact with all farm customers and manage credit within the region.
• Selling seed, fertilizer and crop protection products.
• Purchasing grain and coordinating the logistics of grain movement.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture/Business with several years of related agriculture experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A valid driver's licence is required.
• Experience in a merchandising role would be considered an asset.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by February 7, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.