Crop Inputs Sales Representative (northern eastern Ontario location)

The Opportunity

Our client is a long-established and profitable full-spectrum Canadian Agriculture company based in northern eastern Ontario. Due to continued growth they are seeking a motivated and experienced Crop Inputs Sales Representative to sell their high-quality products to farmers in a defined area.  The ideal candidate will bring direct experience in crop input sales and marketing success.

Please note* this position would require relocation to the company’s location in northern eastern Ontario.

Compensation

• A competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, commission and benefits is negotiable based on the successful candidate’s capacity and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously increase your knowledge of Agriculture, Agronomy, Grain Marketing and the company’s products and services.
• Maintain knowledge of a variety of crops, plant and soil nutrient products, as well as a comprehensive understanding of precision Ag.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and proactively engage new and existing customers in discussing their crop input needs.
• Perform grain originator functions, buying grain from local farmers.
• Excellent focus on sustaining customer relationships, building customer prospects, and closing sales.
• Meet or exceed sales targets through strong individual customer crop plans/tactical plans.
• Bring forward innovative ideas and market intelligence to departments for increased industry market knowledge.
• Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Degree or Diploma in agriculture or business, or a related field.
• Two or more years of crop inputs industry and business development experience.
• Results-oriented and driven to achieve targets.
• Proven sales, marketing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to build credibility, rapport, and long-term relationships.
• Be able to think outside the box & have a solution-oriented mentality.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in the Canadian agricultural industry.
• Proven ability to utilize organizational and multi-tasking skills to ensure maximum productivity and manage time effectively.
• Self-directed, and performance driven, with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel within a defined territory.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license is required.