Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position

To support the Business Development team with equipment and agronomic expertise for Decisive growers.

Location: - South West Manitoba

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate Agronomic recommendations and equipment support for Decisive Farming products and services.
• Support the Business Development team with equipment and agronomic expertise, and assist as required to qualify growers and close sales.
• Daily usage of CRM:
• Ensure all customer information is input and current;
• Recording all information (calls, meetings, crops plans, etc.);
• Act upon tagged clients (sales leads, sales notifications, etc.);
• Facilitate the creation of applied research and accurate data collection and comparison.
• Be in continuous learning mode and seeking advice from the other members of the management team. Is encouraged to bring and share new concepts and ideas with the team for prospective further development.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Agriculture with 5 \xe2\x80\x93 10 years of related work experience. Specifically in the area of soil analysis, field trials within a hands-on, customer facing role.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to undertake customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs analyses on an ongoing basis
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Ability to support internal and external customers in both cold and warm calls & during sale process
• Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office programs. Previous experience with a CRM program an asset
• Superior customer relation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player that is not afraid to ask for help
• Willing to continuously expand knowledge base about products, packages and programs
• Good negotiating skills
• Willing to work in a fast paced changing environment

• Must be willing to work in a highly mobile sales call environment
• Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate the seasonal nature of the industry
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with good driving record

Decisive Farming