Sales Representative, Agro

Westview Co-op is hiring a Sales Representative, Agro at our location in Hanna, Alberta. This position provides a lot of opportunity for growth with a focus on sales on the Eastern side of our trading area.

**Who we are**:
**What you’ll do**:
Operating in a diverse and highly competitive retail environment, the Sales Representative, Agro is responsible for driving sales and profitability. This position is responsible for working collaboratively with others to grow business and identify new business opportunities.

The Sales Representative will perform responsibilities in alignment with our Core Values and Brand. Responsibilities include:

- Understanding and following Westview Co-op’s Health and Safety Program and promoting a culture of safety
- Providing Exceptional Service to our Members and Guests and living by out Brand expectations through our “You’re at Home Here” motto
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
- Maintain good relationships with key crop input suppliers and territory representatives
- Identify and pursue sales opportunities in the agricultural market
- Conduct the following; sales presentations, product demonstrations, field meetings, farm calls, cooperative product trials, agronomy events, marketing support and crop planning services
- Work with current or prospective clients in making sound crop production and risk management decisions, predominantly focusing on crop planning, seed selection, fertility, weed, disease, insect and harvest management.
- Execute on marketing plans in order to meet or exceed established sales and margin targets
- Provide regular reports on sales activities
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the agricultural industry
- Provide feedback on clients needs and market trends
- Provide exceptional service
- Other responsibilities/projects will be assigned as needed.

**Why it matters**:
Our Team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

**Who you are**:

- Understanding of our Values (Integrity, Community, Team Work)
- Exceptional Guest service skills
- Strong attention to detail as well as organizational and interpersonal skills
- Quality communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with all other Team Members
- You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
- You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

A Class 5 Driver’s License is required. The hours for this position will depend on Operational Requirements.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hanna, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person