Poultry Feed Sales Representative

**POSITION: Poultry Feed Sales Representative LOCATION: Clinton**

Hensall Co-op is seeking a Poultry Feed Sales Representative to assist our Feed Sales team. The Feed Sales Rep is a motivated self-starter who is capable of creating long-term relationships with customers in order to meet sales goals and organizational objectives. This is a full-time position working out of the Clinton location.

**What Hensall Co-op has to offer**: Hensall Co-op is the largest independent Agricultural Co-operative in Ontario. Established in 1937, we continue to grow in the agriculture industry, so why not grow with us We offer all levels of employment, and we provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the job perks including:

- Competitive Annual Salary
- Group Benefits plan funded by Hensall Co-op
- Pension Plan matched by Hensall
- Social Events (summer picnic, holiday party, employee BBQs, length-of-service awards)
- Training and advancement opportunities Clinton location

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and build relationships to ensure customer satisfaction
- Drive sales by analyzing agricultural data, making farm visits, and identify customer needs
- Work with Feed Mill staff to follow animal nutrition, medication and vaccination plans to meet customer demands and improve efficiencies
- Monitor product performance as it relates to flock health and provide technical support as required
- Host producer training meetings to keep livestock producers up-to-date with any new technical information
- Maintain accurate records of services and products rendered to customers
- Develop sales targets and goals and implement plans to obtain
- Determine appropriate market strategies required to meet goals of individual products

**Qualifications**:

- Strong agricultural background
- Excellent customer service, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Technical knowledge in livestock feed, nutrition, and new technologies
- Strategic selling and negotiation skills

**Job Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education in an agricultural related program
- Several years’ experience in ag-retail and/or sales
- Valid G driver’s license required

Hensall Co-op is committed to employment equity and encourages members of the four designated groups to apply. Accommodation will be made upon request.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- ag-retail or sales: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person