Grant Ag is a growing Agriculture company looking to expand its workforce. This is an excellent growth opportunity role with a fast-paced agricultural company

Job Type: Full-time - Sales (Base + Commission)

Must be able to speak both French & English

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Agriculture and you:

• Have a working knowledge of crop inputs; grain, oil & forage seed
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Are organized with excellent time management skills.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Have post-secondary education in Agriculture, and/or work experience equivalent
• Have a strong understanding of effective integrated pest management
• Understand that a CCA or P.AG. Accreditation is an asset, but not required.
• Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. Relocation support is available.

Duties & Responsibilities for this position include

Selling Crop Inputs, primarily grain, forage & oilseeds throughout Ontario

What you’ll do:

This position will be the primary contact with farmers & growers to promote, sell & advise on the products our company provides.

Provide expert advice and strategic agricultural insight to develop ongoing profitable relationships with local producers & producers throughout Ontario. You are knowledgeable in crop inputs, fertilizer, and farm equipment. This position will focus on customer relations while supporting the overall growth, sales, and division profitability.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Working with customers to meet their needs
• Achieving sales targets of all product lines through active account maintenance. Focusing on selling seed grain, forage & oilseeds
• Create and maintain a rigorous weekly call plan designed to meet sales objectives and customer interaction frequency targets.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding and business plan with all customers.
• Continuously increasing knowledge of Agriculture, & Agronomy

Required Education and Experience:

· B.Sc minimum in Agronomy or similar experience

· A minimum of 5 years experience as a sales agronomist in Canada

· Experience with pest identification and management strategies

· Ability to analyze soil samples and provide fertility recommendations.

· Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as listening skills

· Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills

· Self-motivated individual with a strong drive to achieve results

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Base Salary
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Additional responsibilities include:

• Customer contact to generate leads and create sales
• Understand local producer needs and offer company products and services to optimize agricultural output
• Promote high-level customer satisfaction and develop relationships through trust, service, and integrity
• Responsible for managing and tracking inventory and bookings, completing invoices
• Provide on-site farm support and delivery of products

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• sales: 3 years (required)
• Crop Input Sales: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-09