Agronomist/sales Representative

As the Agronomist/Sales Representative, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers in CMI’s draw area and selling CMI Ag Ltd. products & services that fit with customer needs and operational priorities.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Assist in the development and implementation of sales plans and sales activities to maximize profitability;
- Develop strong working relationships with producers and work with them to develop personalized business plans to make their operations more profitable;
- Sell Crop Protection and Crop Nutrients through farm calls, phone contacts, or direct sales;
- Achieve personal sales goals and targets;
- Maximize Crop protection & nutrient sales by identifying and responding to producer’s needs, utilizing the full range of services CMI offers. This includes gathering accurate information, order taking, agronomic advice, and sales for agro products;
- Make recommendations to producers on fertility, weed, disease and insect control by performing agronomy services such as field scouting, soil testing, plant tissue analysis, imagery and other applicable tools.

**Knowledge and skills**
- Personable and willing to work with diverse and challenging customers
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Efficient in MS office and experience utilizing relevant computer software programs
- Proven experience in customer service or sales capacity

**Education and qualifications**
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Business Administration or Sales and Marketing (or equivalent postsecondary education) is an asset
- Minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in agriculture or other sales related customer service functions is an asset
- Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license & consent to a driver abstract report
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge, skill and competence will be considered._

**Working Conditions and benefits**
- Regular schedule; 8am - 5pm with opportunity for overtime during busy season
- Comprehensive family-friendly health benefits & RRSP participation after 3 months

**Physical requirements**

Ability to:

- stand & walk for long periods
- lift 50lbs repeatedly
- work outdoors for extended periods of time in various weather conditions

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: $56,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-02-28