Are you looking for a hands-on career opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the agri-food value chain?
Wanstead Farmers Co-operative is a Farmer owned co-operative that was founded in 1924. We specialize in Grain/ Inputs/ Crop Services and many other agricultural needs. Wanstead Farmers Co-operative team is looking for a self-driven and eager individual to join our growing team in the role of Agronomy Salesperson. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside our established agronomy team, in a hands-on fast-paced environment.
Job Description / Responsibilities
- Manage, develop and sustain relationships with current, and new agronomy customers including crop planning, sales calls, and agronomic consulting.
- Engage in next level agronomic practices, using state-of-the-art software (Agvance) which provides up to date information with real time data, to assist in building plans and relationships with our growers.
- Work with industry partners to run field-scale trials for new products
- Implement soil, tissue sampling programs
- Scout fields using IPM methods for weeds, diseases, and pests
- Ability to work with Wanstead team members throughout the business divisions to develop prospective customer strategies and opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of all sales transactions and field events as well as sales reports as defined by the Co-operative.
- Other duties as assigned throughout the year
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary Education (Diploma or Degree) in Agriculture or related field experience
- Ability to work both independently (self-starter) and in a team environment, set priorities, organize tasks and meet established deadlines.
- Post-secondary education in agriculture, or three or more years of relevant experience preferred
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends during busy seasons
- Valid driver’s license and up to date drivers abstract required
- Certified Crop Advisor Status (CCA-ON) or willingness to obtain
Wanstead Farmers Co-operative Co., Limited. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person