Sales Agronomist – Arborg, MB

Paterson Grain; Arborg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical & dental benefits

Work-life balance

On-the-job training

Employee Referral Program

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Paterson Grain in Arborg, MB is seeking a Sales Agronomist to join our Crop Inputs team. You will deliver high-quality agronomic service, grow customer relationships, and support forecasting and budgeting with the Location Manager.

You will provide expert agronomic knowledge, identify new opportunities, and help implement the agronomy program in the region while collaborating with suppliers and staff to drive growth and service quality.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Agriculture.
• Professional designation (P. Ag or CCA) preferred.
• 2–3 years in a sales agronomy or similar role.
• Management or assistant management experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert agronomic knowledge and outstanding customer service to customers and internal teams.
• Achieve and report annual business targets and identify new agronomy opportunities.
• Develop and grow the agronomy program in the region.
• Support other location agronomists and operational staff.
• Promote innovation and support new products with Crop Input suppliers.
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the Crop Inputs Retail Manager.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Agriculture degree or diploma

P. Ag or CCA designation

Job description

We are currently seeking a well experienced, dynamic, hands‑on individual to fill the role of Sales Agronomist at our Paterson Crop Inputs facility located in Arborg, MB. Reporting to and working alongside the Crop Inputs Location Manager, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring our customers receive high‑quality customized agronomic service within an enterprising team environment; with a view to maintaining and expanding Paterson Grain’s business in the region. You will also assist the manager in forecasting, budgeting and market insight as well as operational management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert agronomic knowledge, skills, advice and outstanding customer service to customers, other members of our Crop Inputs team and broader Paterson Grain team.
• Achieve and report annual business targets and identify new agronomy consulting opportunities.
• Develop, grow, and execute the Paterson Grain agronomy program in the business area.
• Provide guidance and support to other location agronomists as well as other operational staff.
• Promote innovation and support strategic new products in cooperation with Crop Input suppliers.
• Assist in other support functions as assigned by the Crop Inputs Retail Manager.

Qualifications

• Maintain professional designation (i.e., P. Ag or CCA).
• A degree or diploma in Agriculture; previous experience in Crop Inputs or demonstrated agriculture background.
• Minimum 2–3 years within a sales agronomy or similar role preferred.
• Previous experience in management or assistant management role considered an asset.
• High degree of drive and optimism; strong communication and organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; familiarity with Tronia programs considered an asset.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package including bonuses, company paid medical & dental benefits.
• Work‑life balance and Employee Assistance Programs.
• On‑the‑job training & development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid vacation and sick days.

Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long‑term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers.

Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non‑GMO programs. Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.

Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

Job Category: Agronomy

Job Type: Full-time

Company: Paterson Grain

Country: Canada

Province: MB

City: Arborg