Sales Agronomist

A family owned business based in the Niagara Area which provides inputs (seed, fertilizer, crop protection products) and custom application services to growers in the Haldimand, Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara areas. We are looking for a hardworking, resourceful and results-driven individual for a full time, permanent Sales Agronomist position.

Job Details:

• Provide agronomic support and advice to growers and prospects
• Responsible for contributing to customer profitability as well as overall business profitability by providing accurate and label directed agronomic information
• Work towards achieving company quarterly and yearly growth targets
• Speak to company practices as it relates to current/future products, pricing and other company initiatives with dealers, growers and members of the community
• Completing detailed crop plans with customers
• Interpreting soil and tissue analysis results with customers
• Scouting fields to assist customers with weed, insect and disease control options
• Operate in a defined territory in order to develop and maintain customer relationships and become a reputable resource for crop production information and technology. Effectively prospect and generate new leads within your territory
• Effectively collaborate with a team of other Sales Agronomists to maximize services, information and sales to growers who want extensive technical/agronomic expertise
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of brand products and services
• Speak to company practices as it relates to current/future products, pricing and other company initiatives with dealers, growers and members of the community
• Effectively communicate your learned knowledge to growers and prospects through
• Excellent Compensation package: competitive salary, company vehicle, flexible benefits plan, training and career development opportunities

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in agriculture and/or a minimum of 3-5 years of agronomy and crop input sales experience
• Experience with corn, beans, wheat and forages
• Must be a team player
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment
• A valid driver’s license
• The Certified Crop Advisor designation is an asset

Benefits:

• Extended health care and dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• RRSP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wellandport, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Post-secondary education in agriculture and/or a minimum of 3-5 years of agronomy and crop input sales experience
• Experience with corn, beans, wheat and forages

Work Location: In person