Agronomic Technical Consultant

**Agronomic Technical Consultant**

Timac Agro Canada is looking for Agronomic Technical Consultants to support a team and drive growth in our Manitoba Business Unit. If you want your next professional adventure to be rich in challenges, in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurial initiatives, we invite you to take part in the growth of a dynamic, international company

As an Agronomic Technical Consultant, you are at the heart of everything we do You will be responsible for building Manitoba operations from the ground up in your region and will work closely with the Regional Sales Manager, Product Manager, and Business Unit Manager to drive growth. You are someone who shares our passion for agriculture and farming the future with Manitoba communities

**Principle Duties & Responsibilities**
- Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, you will prepare, implement, and drive the business development plan for a region of Manitoba with the objectives of maximizing on-farm presence, sales volume, customer retention, and development of partnerships with growers, ag-retailers, and/or food processors.
- You will function as an on-farm consultant providing agronomically sound solutions that provide a distinct value-add based on your assessment of each grower’s individual needs and the Timac product portfolio.
- You will initiate field demonstrations and assist in coordinating seasonal crop tours with growers.
- You will represent Timac Agro Canada at regional Agriculture shows/fairs/events.
- You will keep accurate records of information in our company’s CRM (Salesforce).
- You will assist in announcing and deploying campaigns to distributors and key accounts.
- You will drive sales in your area by understanding and explaining the merits of Timac Agro’s unique range of specialty Fertilizers, Bio stimulants, and Soil Conditioners.
- You will work with Timac Agro’s Canadian and International network of stakeholders to drive innovation, best practices, and a team environment.

**Requirements**:

- At least 4 years of direct Agriculture or Sales experience; a CCA designation is a strong asset.
- An academic background in Agronomy and/or Business Administration/Commerce is an asset.
- You are a self-starter, motivated, and possesses a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- You have exceptional time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a highly autonomous role.
- You adapt and remain resilient in a rapidly changing industry.
- Knowledge of the Manitoba Agriculture industry with knowledge of regional farming practices and animal production are a strong asset.
- Possessing an existing network of local growers and distributors is an asset.
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

**Benefits**
- A fixed salary, with uncapped commission potential through achievable targets.
- The ability to work from home/on-the-road in a highly autonomous and flexible role.
- Business tools provided include a company vehicle, fuel card, cell phone, laptop, tablet, and monthly expense reimbursement.
- RRSP matching program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for travel.
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits.

**About Timac Agro**

TIMAC AGRO is an industrial company specialized in soil nutrition, plant nutrition and animal production. We are currently present in 42 global subsidiaries: employing over 7,000 people and visiting 20,000 farmers each day. At TIMAC AGRO CANADA, our mission is to help Canadian farmers improve their productivity in pursuit of a sustainable and more profitable agriculture. Feeding the world is an exciting project, and we place it at the very heart of our products, processes, and services, anticipating our customers’ expectations:

- We provide practical, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions through our comprehensive crop knowledge.
- We optimize the performance of livestock and maximize stock production potential.

Our intensive product research and development takes place at our Global Innovation Centre in St. Malo, France where we collaborate with more than 120 universities around the world.

TIMAC AGRO employees are passionate and committed to delivering quality technical advice and service to local farmers. Our employees value the ability to be a true leader and adapt to an environment, with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. With us, human qualities prevail over degrees or academic excellence. We are committed to exceptional performance and implement any process necessary to achieve set objectives. We continually strive to surpass and surprise, and like a challenge TIMAC AGRO employees are continuously and methodically learning our products, their environment, and developing their expertise so they can perform to the best of their ability within their field of experti