Sales Agronomist

Lucknow District Co-operative is a full-service crop inputs retailer serving farms in Huron and Bruce Counties. We are currently seeking a Full-timeSales Agronomist to cover a maternity leave of 12-18 months. The Sales Agronomist manages existing farm customer accounts and seeks new business opportunities. This could be a unique career advancement opportunity for an up & coming professional or a legacy project for those approaching retirement.

The successful applicant will possess the following skill set:

Key Responsibilities:

· Engagement with established and potential farm customers in the field crop sector: provide planned agronomic and crop protection solutions as well as in-season support through scouting and recommendations

· Proactively help customers manage crops for top end yield and profitability

· Provide timely, thorough, and accurate pricing on approved quotes

· Establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships with growers and colleagues

· Actively prospect new customers through on-farm calls and continue with current sales goals

· Co-ordinate sales efforts with operations, administration, and other applicable team members as necessary

· Seasonal deliveries of fertilizer, chemicals, and seed to growers; assisting with customer warehouse pickup

· Actively participate in continuous learning opportunities - sales, agronomy, fertilizer, seed, and crop protection training

· Competitive salary & benefits provided

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

· Experience in Ag sector is essential

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required to effectively work with customers, management, and location team members

· Excellent organizational skills, time management, and ability to prioritize duties

· Previous in-field experience including scouting, plot care and soil sampling an asset

· Must be driven, self-motivated, and customer service-oriented, while being an effective team player

· Current CCA-ON designation an asset or be willing to obtain

· Valid driver’s license required with clean abstract

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Lucknow District Co-operative is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12-18 months

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01