Agro Sales Manager

Central Plains Co-op is recruiting for the full-time position of Agro Sales Manager to be based out of our Rosetown Agro Centre.  Agro Sales Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term relationships with farmers, producers, and agribusiness customers while promoting and selling a full range of agricultural products and services. This role provides agronomic and product recommendations that improve customer productivity and profitability while achieving sales, margin, and market share objectives.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments, the Sales Representative identifies customer needs,
Develop customized solutions, and delivers exceptional customer service
Active on farm relationship building
Assist with selling of all farming and commercial related products (i.e. crop inputs, grain bins, grain handling equipment, feed and livestock equipment, bulk petroleum, lumber and building supplies)
Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Drive our relationship management process through development and execution of sales and marketing strategies
Follow-up with customers to ensure satisfaction and build long-term relationships
Assist with member relations events and activities

This role requires strong product knowledge in crop inputs, seed, fertilizer, crop protection, livestock feed, and farm services, along with a commitment to growing the business through proactive sales and relationship management. Extensive travel would be required throughout the Central Plains Co-op territory including the areas of Eston, Landis, Plenty, Perdue, Harris and Rosetown.  
Candidates must possess a positive ambitious attitude, be a team player, and have a valid Class 5 drivers license.  Previous sales experience and/or previous agriculture business experience will be considered an asset.