Product Management Associate

**Job description**

Timac Agro Canada is looking for a Product Management Associate to support a team and drive growth in our newly formed Saskatchewan 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 a Product Management Associate, you deliver technical expertise to Agronomic Technical Consultants You will be responsible for assisting Saskatchewan operations in your region and will work closely with Agronomic Technical Consultants, Regional Sales Managers, Product Manager, and the Business Unit Manager to drive growth. You’re someone who shares our passion for agriculture and farming the future with Saskatchewan communities

**Principle Duties & Responsibilities**

Deliver **technical expertise** in form of
- Agronomic input rate recommendations of granular options
- Analysis/interpretation/recommendation building from soil tests
- Calculate NPKS blends in partnership with producers, retailers and Agronomic Technical Consultants (ATCs)
- Consult growers, retailers and ATCs on best technologies for ROI and retention sales
- Advance Timacs’ commercial & research objectives in Saskatchewan

**Provide support** in the field / on the road in form of—
- Operational tasks such as fertilizer treatment quality assurance
- Troubleshooting issues that may arise with fertilizer blends or tank mixes
- Provide solutions in the field to maximize grower uptime, retailer cooperation and ATC sales
- Assist with logistics problems when required

**Drive relationships** with stakeholders in form of—
- Developing collaborations with 3rd party research farms
- Develop collaborations with key agronomic influencers / consultants in regional market areas
- Entrench feedback loops / relationships between retailers, ATCs and producers to advance commercial objectives of Timac
- Build validation and regional precision in product positioning in Saskatchewan

**Cultivate data** with stakeholders in form of—
- Calculate return on investments for growers implementing our technical solutions
- Analyze data trends with product results to further refine positioning and product development

**Requirements**:

- Recently graduated in directed study of a Diploma or Degree related to Agriculture and Agronomy related fields
- Working towards Agronomy Certification is considered a strong asset; CCA, RtAG, PAg
- Ability to travel throughout Saskatchewan with occasional overnight travel
- Knowledge of Saskatchewan Agricultural retailers and distribution networks
- Existing relationships with an array of agronomic stakeholders in Saskatchewan
- Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, strong presenter with a passion for learning

**Benefits**
- A fixed salary
- 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 expertise We can’t wait for you to join the adventure
- Timac Agro Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment