Sales Agronomist (Frontier, Saskatchewan, Canada)

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Title: Sales Agronomist
Location: Frontier, Saskatchewan, Canada

Grasslands Group is currently searching for a Sales Representative /
Agronomist for a leading Southwest Saskatchewan agribusiness retailer. The
successful candidate will be responsible to create a high level of
professionalism in our sales team while increasing the customer service
base. The primary focus will be to develop win-win partnerships with the
customers, suppliers, and division managers, while ensuring maximum
profitability to both the dealer and the producer. Essential duties and
responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing field scouting
to identify weeds, disease and nutrient deficiencies; making
chemical/micro-nutrient/seeding recommendations to the grower/farmer;
bringing recommendations from the growers/farmers to the employer about new
products or services required; increasing chemical and micro-nutrient sales
through an honest relationship with the growers; planning and facilitating
Grower Meetings to demonstrate customer appreciation as well as marketing
products and services; and participating in setting up customer service
evaluations.
A Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture is preferred, but not necessarily
required for this position, as well as 3 years sales and marketing
experience, strong interpersonal skills, the proven ability to communicate
(listen and negotiate), and demonstrated skills in working with a management
team in the best interests of the organization. This individual must also
possess the ability to accurately identify weeds, disease and nutrient
deficiencies. A background in agriculture, experience on-farm or in a rural
setting would be definite assets. COMPENSATION : $32,000.00 - $45,000.00 /
year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus possible incentives
and full benefits available which includes Life Insurance, Short and Long
Term Disability, Dental, Health and Accidental Death.

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