Sales Agronomist

AgraCity is a growing, leading-edge Canadian-owned and operated agricultural products provider offering a wide selection of affordable high-quality crop inputs including crop nutrition, crop protection and digital agronomy solutions, directly to farmers across Canada.

We have the largest selection of affordable crop protection products and the most efficient distribution and delivery systems in Canada. We source premium products from around the globe to ensure we have the highest quality product available to western Canadian farmers at the lowest prices. AgraCity prides itself on being Canada’s leading agri-solutions provider, whose profits stay in western Canada, and provide western Canadian jobs. Our local focus also protects farmers from product shortages and price uncertainty due to price and supply fluctuations.

We are looking for a Sales Agronomist to support our new Humboldt Retail location. This role will be focused on providing the best Agronomic knowledge and experience in the business. We are looking for individuals who want to ensure that their customers are provided with the products and knowledge to make their farm as successful as possible.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Working with customers to meet all their crop input needs on their farm.
• Achieving sales targets of all product lines through active account maintenance.
• Create and maintain a rigorous weekly call plan designed to meet sales objectives and customer interaction frequency targets.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding and business plan with all customers within your assigned geography.
• Continuously increasing knowledge of Agriculture, Agronomy and AgraCity's products.

Required Education and Experience:

· B.Sc minimum in Agronomy, Ag Business, Ag Econ, Soil Science, etc.

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Sales Agronomist in Canada

· Expertise in all Western Canadian crops

· Experience with pest identification and management strategies

· Experience in multiple areas in Canada would be an asset

· Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as listening skills

· Strong organizational, time management and planning skills

· Self-motivated individual with a strong drive to achieve results

· Possess a Canadian Driver’s License

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Base Salary
• Bi-Weekly Earned Day Off Incentive
• Industry Leading Bonus Program
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental & Orthodontic Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional meetings & Membership Support
• Continuing Education Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan and Company Matching Contributions

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Work Location: In person