Area Marketing Representative

Richardson International Limited; Magrath; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International, a Canadian agriculture leader, seeks an Area Marketing Representative for the Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre in Magrath, AB. You will build strong farm customer relationships, sell seed, fertilizer and crop protection products, and coordinate grain purchases.

This role requires a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or Business, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture/Business
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license required
• Experience in merchandising would be an asset

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Agriculture/Business degree

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 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 with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. 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 Magrath, 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
• Sell seed, fertilizer and crop protection products
• Purchase grain and coordinate 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
• training and career development opportunities

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

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.