Sales Agronomist

Co-op; Meadow Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Co-op Meadow Lake is seeking an experienced agronomy sales professional to drive budgets, margins and program development within the Agro division. You will build relationships with farmers and retailers, promote sustainable agronomy services, and lead compliant, profitable programs.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor staff, and contribute to marketing efforts while adhering to OH&S and regulatory standards. A driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/ Diploma in Agriculture or related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in agriculture/sales.
• Designation such as CCAB or PAg is preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse customers and internal teams.
• Proactive problem-solving with a responsible attitude and timelines.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Meet budgeted sales volumes and margins, driving profitability and excellence in Agro.
• Develop and implement sustainable agronomy programs to increase revenue.
• Build strong customer relationships and resolve concerns in a timely manner.
• Coach and support farmers and colleagues with agro expertise.
• Contribute to marketing discussions using operation knowledge and agronomy expertise.
• Ensure all agronomy programs comply with OH&S and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Sales experience

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma

Certified Crop Advisor

Professional Agrologist

Job description

What you’ll do:

Working closely with the Ag Division, you will be responsible for the following:

• Meeting budgeted sales volumes and margins, driving profitability and excellence in Agro.
• Building return on investment into suggestive capital expense.
• Developing and implementing a sustainable agronomy service portfolio and related programs through research, planning, and reporting to increase revenue and enhance the appeal of the Meadow Lake Agro Department to current and prospective clients.
• Building strong customer relationships, resolving customers concerns timely and respectfully, and enhancing the existing customer contact program.
• Coaching and supporting farmers, customers, and fellow employees by sharing their agriculture expertise on proper administration and execution of a profitable agronomy services program.
• Contributing to marketing discussions by providing expert level of operation knowledge, commodity direction and organizational skills to assist in product and service procurement.
• Ensuring all agronomy programs and services are compliant with OH&S requirements, asset protection policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are knowledgeable and experienced in Agriculture and Agro business, and you are passionate in selling while sharing your Agro expertise with diverse stakeholders like farmers, retailers, and internal customers. You also have:

• You have experience in Agriculture Degree or Diploma or Certificate from a recognized institution in Agriculture or Agriculture Business;
• 3+ years of previous proven ability and experience;
• Certified crop Advisor Designation or Professional Agrologist Designation or willing to obtain;
• Ability to collaborate and build strong professional relationships with diverse internal and external customers;
• Responsible attitude with proactive problem-solving skills while respecting commitments and timelines provided.
• You have valid class 5 driver’s license;
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more unassisted.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employee/employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.