JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE ECKVILLE FARM CENTRE

Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for exceptional customer service? We are seeking a motivated professional who will be a positive, productive team member and promote Co-ops memberships and benefits.
Position: Sales Representative
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Availability: Weekdays and weekends: Mornings, afternoons, and evenings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with a preference for post-secondary education (business diploma or degree).
• Knowledge of crop production & management, crop varieties, fertilizer options
• 3 – 6 years of sales experience, building relationships with clients, preferably in a building or agricultural environment.
• A valid driver’s licence (Class 5 minimum) is required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.

• Develop a customer base within a geographical area in market agro-product services
• Execute sales programs within assigned market area
• Work closely with chemical representatives to maintain effective business relationships
• Recommend programs and services to customers
• Assist customers to make farm production and marketing decisions
• Arrange and execute customer plot tours with chemical companies
• Proactively seek to become involved in the business decision-making process of targeted customers
• Ensure that all equipment is operated in a safe and responsible manner
• Work closely with the Farm Centre Manager to determine potential commitments that can be made to customers
• Adherence to policies and procedures for robbery, accidents, fire prevention, WHMIS, and dangerous goods handling
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager