Sales Agronomist

What you’ll do: The Agronomist works to acquire knowledge and experience to establish credibility and to develop ongoing, profitable sales relationships with the Co-operative’s customers. Contributes to the overall success of the Agro team through support and cross promotion of Farm & Ranch and Petroleum services and products. Key responsibilities are but not limited to:Develop long-term customer relationships as a trusted agronomic advisorBuild and manage a customer list through proactive customer contact and follow-upExecute sales plans aligned with retail goals and inventory strategiesGrow sales and margins across seed, fertilizer, and crop protection productsDeliver timely crop scouting and recommendations that lead to product and service salesPromote bundled agronomy solutions, including drone scouting, custom application and soil samplingSupport customer events, grower meetings, crop tours, and product demonstrationsCross-sell Farm & Ranch and Petroleum products and servicesResolve customer concerns quickly and professionallyWho you Bring:You are looking for a career in agriculture, and you have:Degree or Diploma in Agriculture3–6 years of ag sales experience and/or agronomy Strong relationship-building and sales skillsConfident, practical approach to agronomic problem-solvingValid Class 5 Driver’s LicensePesticide Applicator’s License, WHMIS, TDG, and Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)CCA or Manitoba Institute of Agronomists (MIA) designation (or willingness to complete)Why Join UsCompetitive compensation with performance-based earning potentialOpportunity to grow an established customer baseTraining, certification, and professional development supportSupportive, team-oriented Co-operative environmentOur 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.Who we are:We’re a consumer cooperative, which means our association is owned by the people who purchase our products and use our services. Whether you are purchasing a cup of coffee or a field of fertilizer, you are helping to grow the economy right here at home. Each day we hope that together we can help build sustainable communities for our members, families, and friends.At Valleyview Co-op, we strive to live our values of integrity, community, and excellence. We use those values to guide our actions and to help us make decisions. That is what makes us a different kind of business.