Overview
As a Territory Sales Associate, you'll work alongside experienced sales and agronomy professionals to drive sales of Pioneer's leading seed genetics and crop solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career sales or agronomy professional looking to gain experience and have an opportunity to move into a senior full-time commercial role.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist local Territory Manager with growing a portfolio of grower and retail accounts across the Eastern Manitoba territory, achieving sales and market-share targets.
- Assist local sales representatives with program execution, meeting support, and territory management activities.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with growers, dealers, and partners.
- Execute territory business plans, including account prioritization, sales forecasting, and seasonal planning.
- Deliver agronomic recommendations and product positioning across Pioneer's corn, soybean, and canola portfolios.
- Plan and lead grower meetings, field days, plot tours, and local agricultural events.
- Establish and manage field trials and demonstration plots; collect, interpret, and communicate performance data.
- Provide in-season agronomic support, including field scouting and product guidance.
- Maintain accurate account records, pipeline, and activity in the CRM system.
- Represent Pioneer professionally within the Eastern Manitoba farming community.
- Collaborate with internal teams (agronomy, marketing, supply) to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Qualifications
Required
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Business, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in agricultural sales, agronomy, retail, or a related customer-facing role (new graduates with strong ag backgrounds will be considered).
- Genuine interest in agriculture and the Eastern Manitoba farming community.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the territory (rural roads, on-farm sites).
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently in a field-based role.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred / Assets
- Farm background or hands-on agricultural experience.
- Familiarity with Eastern Manitoba cropping systems (corn, soybeans, canola, cereals).
- Agronomic credentials (e.g., CCA designation) or willingness to pursue them.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, mobile field apps, and MS Office.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance and field equipment.
- Mentorship from experienced sales and agronomy professionals.
- Ongoing training and a clear pathway to senior commercial roles.
- The opportunity to represent industry-leading seed genetics and innovation.
Work Environment
This is a primarily field-based, outdoor role requiring regular travel to farms and demonstration sites across Eastern Manitoba. The position involves a mix of in-field customer work, agronomic activity, and office/administrative time, with peak demands during the planting and growing seasons.
Pioneer is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Pay: $33.65-$38.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
