550 Pleasant View Drive, Listowel, ON Canada N4W 3R8
Location
North York, Ontario
Phone
5192919796
Expiry Date
2018-10-04
Description
Our client is a growing and profitable full-spectrum Agriculture company located in Northern Ontario. They are seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales and Marketing Manager to lead their Crop Inputs Division. If you have background in agriculture, are a proven and dedicated sales and marketing leader and decision maker, and are committed to helping the business grow, please apply below.
Position Overview:
The Crop Inputs Division Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of all sales and marketing programs, in support of volume and profitability goals for the company. This key role includes P&L responsibility, and sales and agronomy team management
Compensation
A very competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, incentive program, and benefits is negotiable based on the successful candidate’s capacity and experience.
Financial assistance for re-location is offered.
What you will do:
Develop, supervise, and lead the Crop Sales Specialists and support staff to achieve sales goals and objectives in order to grow the business and develop long-term relationships with customers.
Coach and mentor sales staff to achieve their targets by implementing reporting and accountability systems tied to the strategic plan.
Monitor, coordinate, and lead sales activities, product needs, and service requirements with the company and independent customers to ensure maximum sales opportunities, margins, efficiency, and synergy.
Provide leadership in achieving profit objectives and communicate plans and targets to all sales staff and management.
Coordinate all aspects of the fertilizer, seed, crop protection and custom spraying business on a continuous basis.
Participate in developing price lists, sales programs, sales prospects and customer incentives to achieve or exceed sales budgets and margin objectives.
Help develop the corporate strategic plan
Develop and execute the annual sales and marketing plan
Disseminate sales programs, inventory, and product information to the professional sales force and customers on a regular basis to promote products and stimulate sales.
Organize appropriate training for sales staff (in-house and external, CCA, CCS etc.) to provide them with effective sales strategies and techniques, as well as develops and communicates the sales incentive program to all Crop Sales Specialists.
Coordinates and initiates plot tours, crop days, educational customer meetings and public relations events on behalf of the sales team with the goal of promoting products and services.
Personally sell and manage high value customers.
What you will need:
Degree or Diploma in agricultural or business, or a related field.
5+ years of sales experience and an additional 5+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
Proven sales leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in order to build credibility, rapport, and long-term relationships.
Ability to identify producer needs, prepare complete package farm proposals, and demonstrate strong closing techniques.
Proven ability to utilize organizational and multi-tasking skills to ensure maximum productivity and manage time effectively.
Certified Crop Advisor is an asset, but not required.
Proven ability to create both strategic and operation plans and the ability to execute them.
A valid Canadian driver’s license is required
Willingness to re-locate to the company’s northern Ontario location.