Position: Agronomy Account Specialist
Location: Rose Valley, Saskatchewan
Term: Permanent & Full-time
About ProSoils
ProSoils is a family-owned independent ag retailer of crop input products and services in central and eastern Saskatchewan. Our ag retail operations were founded in 2013, and our business philosophy is to provide great products and exceptional service to our customers by building a business relationship that is centred around the needs of our customers’ farms and their business goals. Our first-hand connection to farming, keeps us keenly aware of the realities and opportunities of crop production in western Canada. Our team is passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic about agriculture. Our ag retail operations are located in Saskatchewan near the communities of Rose Valley, Lipton, Carragana, Langbank, Wawota, Maryfield, Norquay, Canora, Sturgis, Kamsack, Rokeby and Sintaluta.
The Agronomy Account Specialist Position
The Agronomy Account Specialist position is a key customer account manager. In this position you will be part of the ProSoils’ sales and agronomy teams whose goals are to create solutions and opportunities for customers and prospects. You will work with customers and prospects out of the ProSoils’ Rose Valley location and by getting out of the office to see our customers at their farms. The Agronomy Account Specialist is tasked with developing specific solutions for our customers’ farm businesses to help them be more productive and profitable. Specific roles and responsibilities include:
- Build and grow the sales and agronomy relationships with existing customers.
- Develop and deliver agronomic and sales presentations, and proposals.
- Provide agronomic services and solutions to customers.
- Provide agronomic advice and technical agronomist support to location staff.
- Mentor location staff on agronomic practices, and products.
- Attend and participate in customer information meetings.
- Develop and maintain technical product and service knowledge to demonstrate features and benefits of products and services to customers.
- Help customers identify canola seed varieties best suited to the customers’ needs and goals.
- Interpret soil and tissue tests as required and be able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management for customers.
- Scout fields while recording weed, insect, and disease observations.
- Ensure pesticide applications are done at the proper rate and stage.
- Design, implement, and monitor field trials.
- Identify, procure, and manage grower demonstration trials.
- Prepare and administer sales contracts and maintain customer records.
- Stay in regular communication with customers, including after a sale to ensure effective delivery of products and services.
- Troubleshoot and respond to technical inquiries. Collaborate with other agronomists to identify solutions to agronomic and technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
- Become a valuable and helpful resource for the customer and create a friendly and positive reputation in the industry.
Skills Required
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years sales and agronomy experience is preferred.
- A current PAg, AAg, or ATechAg or the ability to become eligible for the designation with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists is preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- The ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to speak publicly and deliver sales and agronomy presentations to customers.
- A Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License or ability to qualify for one prior to the position starting.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Company vehicle for business travel
- RRSP Pension plan with company match
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for growth within a stable and growing agricultural organization
Why Join Us?
At ProSoils you'll play an important role in supporting the customers who help feed and fuel the world. If you are passionate about crop production, agronomy, working in high-performance teams, and contributing to the success of the agricultural industry, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact:
Patty Smith
President – Catalyst AgVentures
[email protected]
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
