Sales Agronomist – 6-month Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Enhance sales and profitability.

• Cultivate relationships with growers and sales representatives.

• Market and sell PRIDE Seeds’ products.

• Collaborate with the District Sales Manager to promote and sell PRIDE Seeds products.

• Leverage digital tools and resources to boost sales.

• Advocate for the brand image and marketing initiatives through the Dealer sales force.

• Engage with industry influencers and media to keep them updated on PRIDE Seeds and our key technology and product offerings, positioning yourself as a vital contact for agronomy topics during the growing season.

• Oversee a comprehensive strip trial program throughout the year, collaborating with plot cooperators as specified by product development.

• Conduct trial planning, planting, harvesting, data collection, and product observation.

• Utilize AgReliant Genetics data input programs to manage trial locations, planting, data collection, and product performance.

• Support Dealers in executing their sales strategies.

• Fully assist dealers in developing grower-specific strategies and providing solutions.

• Engage in direct teamwork with dealers, such as drive-alongs, to enhance sales efforts.

• Plan and conduct product-specific and agronomy training sessions for growers, plot cooperators, and retail partner staff.

• Share relevant corn silage and grain corn information with training participants.

• Attend and actively participate in all PRIDE Sales Meetings.

• Work alongside the District Sales Manager to provide retail partners with pricing structures, deadlines, incentive program details, and return program specifics.

• Organize and take part in business planning meetings with PRIDE Seeds staff and retail partners.

• Communicate product supply, product performance, and commercial line-up changes to retail partners.

• Attend, assist, and coordinate trade shows, trial tours, and retail meetings to share product performance insights and updates.

• Help install signs at plots and fields to enhance brand visibility.

• Represent PRIDE Seeds and AgReliant Genetics positively while adhering to the Company's Core Values.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.

• At least three (3) years of sales agronomy experience with a focus on sales and account management in agriculture.

• Experience in the seed industry.

• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification.

• Outstanding sales skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.

• Strong financial, time, and territory management skills.

• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional leadership, people management, and relationship/team-building capabilities.

• Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and a results-driven mindset.

• Preferred knowledge of the seed industry.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.