Sales Representative

Richardson International; Provost; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking an Area Marketing Representative to join their dynamic team in Provost. This role is pivotal in fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring the success of agricultural operations. You will be responsible for selling essential crop inputs, purchasing grain, and coordinating logistics, all while providing exceptional service to farmers. With a commitment to employee development and a competitive compensation package, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the agricultural sector. If you are passionate about agriculture and customer service, this role is perfect for you.

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 in the region.
• 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 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 with more than 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.

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 Provost, 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:

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

Qualifications:

1. Diploma/Degree in Agriculture/Business with several years of related agriculture experience
2. Strong communication and organizational skills
3. A valid driver's licence is required
4. 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 January 23, 2025.

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