Liquid Fertilizer Sales Manager (ID: 652)

The Opportunity: HB Agri Products Inc. is a newly formed joint venture between Highline Mushroom and CENNATEK. The company is in the process of establishing a fertilizer production facility in Bloomfied, Prince Edward County, Ontario. The new facility will be commercializing a process developed by CENNATEK to recycle nutrients from spent mushroom substrate, a waste product from the mushroom growing industry.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Sales Manager to take primary responsibility for sales of HB Agri Products Inc. products and services to farm businesses. The position will be located out of the London Office.

 

Position Overview: Reporting to the Executive Management Team, the Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the Company's sales strategy to meet targeted sales objectives, and sales margins.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage a sales strategy for fertilizer products
• Assist in the development of a marketing plan
• Develop sales leads and manage prospects
• Penetrate target markets and grow sales of products into new regions
• Prepare and analyze sales data and create accurate sales forecasts
• Develop excellent business relationships with farmers, agronomic advisors, and distributors
• Manage a sales team including the hiring, promotion, and conduct regular performance reviews
• Manage the accounts receivables, and client relationship to meet targets
• Assist in the development of advertising and promotional content, literature, displays, and packaging
• Attend trade-shows, meetings, conferences and exploit opportunities to promote the company and its products

 

Qualifications:

• (5) years of demonstrated successful sales, or sales management experience in agriculture
• Certified Crop Advisor designation or related experience
• Must be highly motivated and energetic to develop of new market
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, sales and leadership skills
• University Degree in Agriculture or Commerce
• Demonstrated ability to manage sales staff and provide leadership and coaching
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills developed through previous experience in leadership positions
• Must poses a valid class G driver s license

 

Compensation:

• Very attractive compensation package which includes a base salary, and sales commissions

 

Submission Procedure: Click on "Apply online" below.