Agro Sales Manager

Employer Name: Central Plains Co-operative Limited

Central Plains Co-op is recruiting for the full-time position of Agro Sales Manager to be based out of our Rosetown Agro Centre. Agro Sales Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term relationships with farmers, producers, and agribusiness customers while promoting and selling a full range of agricultural products and services. This role provides agronomic and product recommendations that improve customer productivity and profitability while achieving sales, margin, and market share objectives.

Duties

• Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to identify customer needs.
• Develop customized solutions and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Active on farm relationship building.
• Assist with selling all farming and commercial related products (crop inputs, grain bins, grain handling equipment, feed and livestock equipment, bulk petroleum, lumber and building supplies).
• Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Drive our relationship management process through development and execution of sales and marketing strategies.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
• Assist with member relations events and activities.

Requirements

This role requires strong product knowledge in crop inputs, seed, fertilizer, crop protection, livestock feed, and farm services, along with a commitment to growing the business through proactive sales and relationship management. Extensive travel would be required throughout the Central Plains Co-op territory including Eston, Landis, Plenty, Perdue, Harris and Rosetown.

Candidates must possess a positive ambitious attitude, be a team player, and have a valid Class 5 drivers license. Previous sales experience and/or previous agriculture business experience will be considered an asset.