Sales Agronomist

Job summary

The Sales Agronomist is responsible for building trusted relationships with producers to drive sales of seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products. They provide agronomic advice, perform crop scouting, and promote bundled solutions to support the success of the Co-operative's customers.

Job details

Become part of our growing Team! Valleyview Co-op in VIRDEN, MB is looking for a FULL-TIME SALES AGRONOMIST at our Virden Farm & Ranch Centre. About the Role The Sales Agronomist is a customer-focused role responsible for growing agronomy sales by building strong, trusted relationships with producers. Working directly with growers, this position identifies agronomic challenges, delivers practical input recommendations, and drives sales of seed, fertilizer, crop protection, custom application, and crop supplies services. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, talking with producers, building business, and seeing the results of their efforts in strong customer relationships and sales growth. What you’ll do: The Agronomist works to acquire knowledge and experience to establish credibility and to develop ongoing, profitable sales relationships with the Co-operative’s customers. Contributes to the overall success of the Agro team through support and cross promotion of Farm & Ranch and Petroleum services and products. Key responsibilities are but not limited to: * Develop long-term customer relationships as a trusted agronomic advisor * Build and manage a customer list through proactive customer contact and follow-up * Execute sales plans aligned with retail goals and inventory strategies * Grow sales and margins across seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products * Deliver timely crop scouting and recommendations that lead to product and service sales * Promote bundled agronomy solutions, including drone scouting, custom application and soil sampling * Support customer events, grower meetings, crop tours, and product demonstrations * Cross-sell Farm & Ranch and Petroleum products and services * Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally Who you Bring: You are looking for a career in agriculture, and you have: * Degree or Diploma in Agriculture * 3–6 years of ag sales experience and/or agronomy * Strong relationship-building and sales skills * Confident, practical approach to agronomic problem-solving * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License * Pesticide Applicator’s License, WHMIS, TDG, and Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) * CCA or Manitoba Institute of Agronomists (MIA) designation (or willingness to complete) Why Join Us * Competitive compensation with performance-based earning potential * Opportunity to grow an established customer base * Training, certification, and professional development support * Supportive, team-oriented Co-operative environment Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an 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. Who we are: We’re a consumer cooperative, which means our association is owned by the people who purchase our products and use our services. Whether you are purchasing a cup of coffee or a field of fertilizer, you are helping to grow the economy right here at home. Each day we hope that together we can help build sustainable communities for our members, families, and friends. At Valleyview Co-op, we strive to live our values of integrity, community, and excellence. We use those values to guide our actions and to help us make decisions. That is what makes us a different kind of business. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are 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. Apply by submitting your application through the careers section on Valleyview Co-op’s website at www.valleyviewco-op.crs [http://www.valleyviewco-op.crs]

What you’ll do

The Sales Agronomist is responsible for building trusted relationships with producers to drive sales of seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products. They provide agronomic advice, perform crop scouting, and promote bundled solutions to support the success of the Co-operative's customers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Agriculture and possess 3–6 years of relevant sales or agronomy experience. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required, along with the ability to obtain necessary certifications like Pesticide Applicator’s License and CCA designation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based earning potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Training and professional development support

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Agronomy
• Sales
• Relationship building
• Crop scouting
• Seed sales
• Fertilizer sales
• Crop protection
• Soil sampling
• Customer service
• Business development
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Crop Scouting
• Soil Sampling
• Cross-Selling
• Community Sustainability
• Pesticide Applicator License
• Forklift Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Fertilizers
• Agriculture
• Customer Service
• Cooperation
• Economics
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Product Demonstration
• Purchasing
• Relationship Building
• Team Oriented
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Sales
• Retail
• Sales Agronomist
• Food / Agricultural Technician
• Agricultural Technicians
• Precision Agriculture Technicians

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