Sales Agronomist Jobs in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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About the role
We are currently seeking a well experienced, dynamic, hands-on individual to fill the role of Sales Agronomist at our Paterson Crop Inputs facility located in Arborg, MB. Reporting to and working alongside the Crop Inputs Location Manager, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring our customers receive high quality customized agronomic service within an enterprising team environment; with a view to maintaining and expanding Paterson Grain’s business in the region. You will also assist the manager in forecasting, budget and market insight as well as operational management.
Responsibilities
Provide expert agronomic knowledge, skills, advice and outstanding customer service to customers, other members of our Crop Inputs team and broader Paterson Grain team. Achieve and report annual business targets and identify new agronomy consulting opportunities. Develop, grow, and execute the Paterson Grain agronomy program in the business area. Provide guidance and support to other location agronomists as well as other operational staff. Promote innovation and support strategic new products in cooperation with Crop Input suppliers. Assist in other support functions as assigned by the Crop Inputs Retail Manager.
Qualifications
Maintain professional designation (i.e., P. Ag or CCA). A degree or diploma in Agriculture; previous experience in Crop Inputs or demonstrated agriculture background. Minimum 2-3 years within a sales agronomy or similar role preferred. Previous experience in management or assistant management role considered an asset. High degree of drive and optimism; strong communication and organizational skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; familiarity with Tronia programs considered an asset.
Benefits
Attractive compensation package including bonuses, company paid medical & dental benefits. Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs. On the job training & development and career growth opportunities. Employee Referral Program Paid vacation and sick days.
Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long-term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers.
Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non-GMO programs. Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.
Job Category: Agronomy
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Paterson Grain
Country: Canada
Province: MB
City: Arborg
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About Paterson Grain
Paterson Grain is a division of Paterson GlobalFoods Inc., a family-owned group of companies with clients and ongoing ventures in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. With the base of operations located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we operate approximately 40 sites across the Canadian prairies, including nine high-throughput inland export terminals.
Founded in 1908 by the great Canadian entrepreneur Senator Norman M. Paterson, the Paterson brand has become a guarantee of integrity, quality and an exceptional customer first attitude.
Paterson Grain outperforms its competitors by maintaining an incomparable reputation and integrating itself into every facet of the grain industry. Paterson Grain is involved in seed sales, crop inputs, financial services to farmers, grain handling, grain exports, and through its sibling companies, transportation, milling, and consumer food products. This strategy of vertical integration delivers a wide variety of benefits to the customer ranging from advantageous pricing to one-stop accountability to superb quality control. The grain industry experiences constant and often unpredictable shifts in global markets, and Paterson Grain has maintained its place at the forefront of the industry with an ongoing policy of high quality and bold innovation – constantly making the most of new opportunities to excel, and thereby delivering the best possible service, prices and quality to the customer.