Job Description

Crop Sales Specialist - Wanstead Farmers Cooperative - Wyoming, ON
COMPANY: Wanstead Farmers Co-op
HIRING MANAGER: Barry Hannah
LOCATION: Wyoming, ON
Are you looking for a hands-on career opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the agri-food value chain?
Wanstead Farmers Co-operative Co., Limited. has an opportunity for two motivated Crop Sales Specialists to join our expanding team. As a Crop Sales Specialist, you will have the opportunity to develop and deliver agriculture innovation for our customers to enhance our farm owner profitability. This is a full-time position with benefits and flexible hours. The co-op offers ongoing training and skills development for this position.
Position responsibilities:

• Manage, develop and sustain good relationships with current agronomy customers including crop planning, sales calls, field scouting, soil testing and agronomic consulting.
• Collaborate with the Wanstead Farmers Co-op agronomy team to develop prospective customer strategies and opportunities.
• Stay up to date on current agronomic practices and local crop conditions.
• Collaborate with other departments within the co-operative to seek value-added opportunities for members and customers.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales transactions and field events.

Position requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work both independently (self-starter) and in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license and up to date drivers abstract required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Post-secondary education in agriculture, or three or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Have or committed to obtaining the certified crop advisor (CCA) designation within three years.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

For confidential consideration, qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by end of day August 15, 2022
Job Segment: Scientific, Consulting, Engineering, Technology, SalesJob Type: Full-time