Temporary Retail Sales Representative

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Retail Operations Advisor, Crop Protection & Seed on a temporary 12-month basis on our Ag Solutions team. This position is a remote opportunity and is based across Western Canada with preference for candidates based in Manitoba. A s a trusted advisor to Local Co-ops, the Retail Operations Advisor optimizes forecasting, inventory, and sales strategies to drive profitable growth in seed and crop protection. Through strong collaboration and targeted retail engagement, they elevate execution, alignment, and market performance.

Develop and execute annual sales plans to achieve Crop Protection & Seed budget targets, guiding Local Co-ops on pricing, product movement, forecasting, and value-based selling to maximize margins and competitiveness.

Lead business discovery initiatives to identify operational gaps and growth opportunities, designing tailored, data-driven solutions that unlock incremental sales and strengthen Local Co-op performance.

Partner with Local Co-ops to enhance inventory optimization, forecasting accuracy, and sales trend analysis, minimizing end-of-season inventory while supporting agile retail decision-making.

Own execution, communication, and reconciliation of FCL driven marketing programs. Enabling Local Co-ops to leverage FCL and manufacturer promotional strategies, loyalty programs, and digital tools to drive revenue and customer engagement.

Oversee supply chain coordination, demand planning, and reconciliation processes, proactively resolving shortages, allocating product when required, and supporting logistics and customer service to maintain retail continuity.

The Team: You will work closely with a team of Retail Operation Advisors and will report into the Operational Support Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration and customer support.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in the Ag Solutions team including Key Account Managers, Category Managers and the Agro Customer Service and Replenisher teams, as well as Grow Team Advisors.

The Customers: You will demonstrate customer focus while building relationships with Local Co-op Agro Managers, Operational & Division Managers, and Agronomists.

Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, crop supplies and fertilizer business.

Have 6-9 years of operational and/or sales experience, including 3+ years in the crop protection and seed industry.

Have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.