Sales & Agronomy Manager - Camrose & Tofield

at  Wild Rose Cooperative Association Ltd

Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. is recruiting for an innovative and proven Sales & Agronomy Manager to join the team at our Camrose & Tofield Agro locations!

WHO WE ARE:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.wildrosecoop.crs

The successful candidate will be responsible for all the following (and other duties as required);

• Lead the dynamic Agronomy & Sales team for Camrose & Tofield locations
• Provide complex support, services, and knowledge of agronomic products to local co-op customers
• Use a full understanding of information on agronomy, provides complex agronomic information and advice on seed, pest identification and crop protection, and crop nutrient/fertilizer so local co-op customers can make informed decisions based on reported findings
• Manage short-term, and potentially mid-term, complex farm customer service responsibilities, including field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility and crop protection recommendations
• Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of current industry best practices and trends and communicates relevant information to others. Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety protocols
• Takes responsibility for coaching, training, motivating, and developing the development of agro sales team
• Communicate clearly and frequently with the manager to ensure inventory is in place to match demand and assist with the operations of the Ag location as required.
• Manages strong relationships with internal and external customers, contractors and suppliers on complex queries, issues and transactions. Understand and anticipates short-term, and potentially mid-term, complex customer needs and conduct related needs assessments
• Supports the Agro Manager in preparing, administering, and achieving operating budgets and goals as it relates to the pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory of the commodity for existing customers and expand sales to new customers
• Offers complex and/or specialized operational and/or sales support services
• Lead field tours, informational meetings, trials, communications plans, etc.
• Lead the development of AgZone (Digital Application) program within the association
• Maintain and grow Co-operative’s customer base
• Call-on and develop new potential customers
• Achieve and maintain sales, margins, and inventory targets for existing customers and expand sales to new customers