Job Description

Under the direction of the Sales Agronomist or designate, the

Junior Sales Agronomist

provides routine agronomic support, service, and knowledge to customers under general supervision. General responsibilities include field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility and crop protection recommendations, and providing generalized customer support and service.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing routine support, services, and knowledge of agronomic products to customers, including recommendations on seed, pest identification and crop protection, and crop nutrient/fertilizer

Customer support with field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planting, fertility and crop protection recommendations

Build and maintain industry knowledge of current best practices and trends

Develop relationships and maintain direct and regular contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and suppliers

Support the achievement of goals pertaining to sales and service targets for existing customers and expand sales to new customers

Plan for self-development and take initiatives to improve knowledge, skills & abilities

Support for events including field tours, informational meetings, trials, communications plans, etc.

Resolve customer complaints, and work with suppliers and the Sales Agronomist to ensure complaints are resolved in a timely manner, whether externally or in-house

Research and remain up to date on market trends from established sources

Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, and ensure all members of the sales team have access

Attend and/or host all relevant trade shows that will enable increased sales and market share

Develop relationships with key partners and target new communities, industrial, commercial, municipal, and institutional bodies in the established sales trading region, to grow new partnerships and to develop tendering opportunities

Adhere to and enforce all Dawson Co-operative Union policies, procedures, and safety protocols

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or another relevant field is required

P. Ag designation is an asset

1-2 years of relevant experience with agricultural sales, agronomy, or other relevant industry

Ability to use software and organizational tools for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (i.e. Microsoft Programs, Tronia, etc.)

Ability to use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to track all sales contacts centrally

Self-directed and motivated with the ability to problem solve under general supervision
Valid Class Five driver's license with a clean abstract is required

Strong ability to manage relationship at all levels

Compensation & Benefits:

Between $20.05 to $31.58 per hour based on qualifications and experience

Extended health, dental, paramedical, and vision

Life, travel, & long-term disability insurance

Employee & family assistance program

Pension matching program after 1 year

Year-end bonus program after 1 full fiscal year of employment

Employee rebate on retail purchases

Deadline: Open until filled

If you are interested in this opportunity or require additional information, please contact Connie Bell, Human Resource Advisor at 250.795.3224. Please email a detailed resume and cover letter with the subject line

Junior Sales Agronomist

in confidence to c.bell@dawsonco-op.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.05-$31.58 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person