Grower Services Account Manager

Interested in joining Canada's largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we're not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we're looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we're passionate about what we do. If you're a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Grower Services Account Team Manager, the
Grower Services Account Manager
will be responsible for creating a preference for growers to purchase Maple Lodge offerings, and work to deliver high-quality birds for processing. Responsible for the procurement and on-going management of grower accounts.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as the account "Quarterback" for MLF Growers and makes daily calls on chicken farms to sell/service chicks in a consultative manner with an overall focus on the sales process.
• Mid-cycle check in with MLF Growers to confirm orders and grower's overall impression of flock performance.
• Attend industry functions and meetings from time to time to promote Maple Lodge Farms.
• Participate in Grower Services team meetings, either in person or via conference call.
• Communicate with all Grower Services team members and senior broiler planning specialist regarding the status of accounts and the performance of producers.
• Working with the Grower Services Field Technician Team, manage a grower list, and execute the defined grower service sales model in a consultative manner.
• Coordinate with the Grower Services Field Technician team, in a team selling environment, to provide the support services required by the grower.
• Deliver materials and knowledge related to the services provided and data captured in grower barns.
• Facilitate the sale of Chicks and the purchase of Chicken between growers and Maple Lodge Farms.
• Deliver materials and knowledge related to the needs of growers.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures ; Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of two years of related experience and a demonstrated understanding of the production processes as it relates to broiler production including hatchery, broiler production and butchering an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships and closing sale deals.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Understanding of fundamental bio security practices.
• Team-player able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• General computer skills (MS Office), Sharepoint
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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