Sales Agronomist

Renu Contracting & Restoration; Iron Springs; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the agricultural sector is looking for a Sales Agronomist to join their dynamic team. This role involves identifying new sales opportunities, fostering relationships with customers, and providing agronomic insights to maximize growth potential. You'll contribute to marketing strategies and support daily operations while working in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about agriculture and have a knack for building relationships, this opportunity could be your next big step in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Dental Care

Disability Insurance

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

RRSP Match

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage in cold calling efforts.
• Strong technical expertise in agronomic practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new sales opportunities to drive business growth.
• Conduct crop scouting and field assessments for agronomic insights.

Skills

Cold Calling

Farmer-friendly Communication

Technical Expertise in Agronomy

Class 5 Driver's License

Education

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)

Tools

Seedtrackr

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

K3 Seeds is actively seeking a qualified Sales Agronomist to join our team!

About the Company

K3 Seeds is a customer-focused venture of Kolk Farms. The facilities and team you have gotten to know are continuing to operate with a renewed focus on the future. K3 Seeds is a certified seed retailer that offers a wide selection of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Canola with some of the best genetics around. We look forward to continuing to deliver products and expertise that will benefit the beef, dairy, and hog industries in Western Canada. K3 Seeds is committed to providing a high standard of service to the Agricultural community. At K3 Seeds it’s about more than just selling seed; we offer cleaning of all crop types in our state-of-the-art seed cleaning plant. Our focus has been and will continue to be putting the customers’ needs first. We believe that our experience across the agricultural spectrum allows us to provide the advice and products our customers need to maximize their growth potential.

Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

1. Identify and cultivate new sales opportunities to drive business growth.
2. Foster and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers and growers.
3. Contribute to the development and execution of marketing strategies, including social media outreach.
4. Process and manage new orders, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
5. Support inventory management, ensuring efficient stock control and organization.
6. Assist with Accounts Receivables functions.
7. Conduct crop scouting and field assessments to support agronomic insights and recommendations.
8. Collaborate in the planning and coordination of trade show events, including the Ag Expo.
9. Perform various administrative tasks to support daily operations and team initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Class 5 driver's license (minimum requirement)
2. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification
3. Proven ability to engage in cold calling efforts
4. Demonstrated farmer-friendly communication style, fostering positive relationships within the agricultural community
5. Proficient in utilizing a variety of software applications (Seedtrackr, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point)
6. Strong technical expertise in agronomic practices and applications with the ability to provide valuable insights and recommendations

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (some weekends may be required during planting seasons)

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match