Job description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, the Sales Agronomist is responsible for:
- Develop and administer an aggressive farm contact program with present and prospective customers, promoting the services and product lines available at the Co-op.
- provide information on seed, weed, disease and insect control so customers can make an informed decision.
- provide field scouting as requested and provide information of findings to the customer.
- to act as facilitator for the resolution of product complaints between the customer and supplier within the shortest possible time frame
- manage all supplier programming to the benefit of growers and the Co-op
- meet set sales and margin budgets
- ensure all expenditures are necessary and within
- maintaining customer management database
Qualifications
- A diploma or degree in Agriculture or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) accreditation, would be considered an asset.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in Agriculture Retail; preferably in a sales capacity.
- Strong agricultural background with sales experience in crop protection products and farm supplies.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team
- Hold a valid Alberta/Saskatchewan driver's License
Benefits
As an employee of Lloydminster & District Co-operative Ltd. you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
- Annual Sales Incentive Plan Bonus
- comprehensive benefits plan
- 6% matching pension plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Staff Discount Bonus Program
- Service Awards Program
- Fitness Allowance
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year