Crop Inputs Sales Representative

Cargill; Balcarres; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural company is seeking a Crop Inputs Sales Representative in Saskatchewan, Balcarres. This role involves direct sales of crop inputs and managing customer relationships within the agricultural sector. Ideal candidates should possess relevant education and experience in the grain industry, along with a suitable driver's license. Join us in making an impact in the agricultural supply chain and thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related work experience in the Canadian grain industry.
• Experience with grain and crop input operations and products.
• Possess a valid Canadian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Sell crop inputs directly to consumers and business purchasers.
• Conduct face-to-face and remote sales with customers.
• Monitor customer and competitor activity and industry trends.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales experience

Market research

Education

Diploma/certificate or bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Customer relationship management software

Job description

Overview

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Crop Inputs Sales Representative will, with guidance, sell directly crop inputs to the consumer (farmers and producers) or business purchaser or indirectly through various sales channels. In this role, you will conduct face to face and remote sales with new and existing customers, assist in evaluating customer needs and suggest appropriate products, services and solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Help identify potential customers and handle existing customer relationships.
• With guidance conduct market research and pricing, sales and merchandising activities.
• Monitor customer and competitor activity and industry trends.
• Protect, grow and diversify the relationship with targeted customers.
• Support business growth by disseminating favorable information about the organization and its products and services.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate or bachelor\'s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience in the Canadian grain industry, agricultural production or farm management.
• Experience of grain and crop input operations and products.
• Experience working with Canola, wheat, and peas.
• Possess a valid Canadian drivers license in good standing authorizing you to drive independently during your employment.
• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCA(Certified Crop Advisor)or ability to gain one.
• Experience using customer relationship management software.

Position Information

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Location: Saskatchewan, Balcarres

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.