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About the role

  • Sales Agronomist promoting PRIDE Seeds products, trials, and agronomy training. Supporting Canadian growers, dealers, and retail partners for GDM’s agricultural seed business.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize sales and profitability
  • Build relationships with growers and sales representatives
  • Sell PRIDE Seeds’ products
  • Work with the District Sales Manager to promote and sell PRIDE Seeds products
  • Utilize digital tools and resources to drive sales
  • Promote the brand image and marketing programs through the Dealer sales force
  • Work with industry influencers and media to communicate PRIDE Seeds products and agronomy information
  • Manage the extensive strip trial program, including trial planning, planting, harvest, data collection, and product observation
  • Use GDM data input programs to manage trial locations, planting, data collection, and product performance
  • Assist dealers in implementing sales plans and develop grower-specific strategies
  • Participate in drive-alongs and other direct teamwork with dealers to promote sales
  • Organize and deliver product and agronomy training for growers, plot cooperators, and retail partner staff
  • Attend and participate in PRIDE Sales Meetings
  • Collaborate with the District Sales Manager on pricing, deadlines, incentive programs, and return programs
  • Arrange and participate in business planning meetings with PRIDE Seeds staff and retail partners
  • Communicate product supply, performance, and commercial line-up changes to retail partners
  • Attend, assist with, and organize trade shows, trial tours, and retail meetings
  • Assist with installing signs at plots and fields to promote brand awareness
  • Project a positive image of PRIDE Seeds and GDM and act according to Company Core Values

Requirements

  • University Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy with specialization in business and sales
  • Minimum of three (3) years of sales agronomy experience, sales and account management experience working in agriculture, with preference in the seed industry
  • Minimum of three (3) years of sales management experience
  • Exceptional sales skills
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Financial, time, and territory management abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Excellent leadership, people management, and relationship/team building skills
  • Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and results orientation
  • Knowledge of the seed industry preferred
  • Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work required hours and travel as necessary, including some overnight travel
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to work outside in varied climates and conditions

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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