Job Description

Riverbend Co-op is hiring a Sales Manager, Agriculture on a permanent basis to expand our Grow team in Broderick, Saskatchewan. Riverbend Co-op is a dynamic retail Co-operative serving multiple commodities in 9 communities. Ranked as the 75th largest company in Saskatchewan we serve the Central Saskatchewan communities of Beechy, Davidson, Kenaston, Hanley,Tullis, Strongfield, Broderick, Outlook and Wiseton. We are close to world class recreation with Lake Diefenbaker and have city amenities close by. Riverbend Co-op is a family-oriented employer that provides competitive wages, a superior benefits package, and a superb pension plan. Riverbend Co-op is a well-established and stable business with over 90 years of history in our communities. At Riverbend Co-op we value Integrity, Community, Responsibility and Service in everything we do. The successful candidate must model the way to live our brand and values in everything we do. Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.riverbendco-op.crs/sites/riverbend What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do: Working closely with the Agricultural Division Manager, you will:

• Lead the crop input sales team as well as work closely with farming clients in providing a variety of farm related services and products.
• Lead the team to become the customers trusted advisor for their operations around our products and services including but not limited to Crop Protection, Agronomy and Fertilizer
• Be responsible for inventory, procurement, forecasting and pricing.
• Ensure the team can market and distribute Grow Team products to new and existing customers.
• Develop relationships with manufacturing representatives.
• Adapt to changing market conditions and grower needs while communicating regularly with both producers and the Grow Team professionals.
• Assist in administering and carrying out an extensive on-farm contact programs and maintain detailed records.

Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. Who you are: You are looking for a career in Agriculture and:

• Education in Agriculture or related field is an asset.
• Experience in Sales/Account Management, preferably with Agro background
• Able to lead and direct a team to success.
• Have a strong understanding of sales and pricing.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

What we offer: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employee/employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate. FCLHP This position will be posted until successfully filled. If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online or contact us by email: brandy.moxham@riverbend.crs At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.