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North Star Fertilizers Ltd is now hiring two full-time Business Agronomist working out of our Prairie River location. North Star Fertilizers is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented individuals who can work effectively in a fast paced and competitive environment.
The focus of these individuals will be to develop long-term partnerships with new and existing customers, as well as with suppliers and fellow North Star Fertilizers team members.
North Star Fertilizers offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salaries, group benefits and a group retirement plan.
Qualifications:
Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or experience in related field
Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team.
Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational planning and time management skills.
Computer aptitude is essential.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
Agricultural industry sales experience is considered a definite asset.
Valid drivers license and good driving record is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interact closely with North Star Fertilizers Operations, Agronomy and other staff selling our customers innovative products and practices.
Develop and maintain exceptional customer relationships.
Understand our customers and their farming operations to ensure they are sustainable and profitable.
Interact closely with customers and be responsible for their inquiries.
Assist customers with agronomic advice and recommend crop production solutions.
Assist in the sales and marketing of North Star Fertilizers products and services.
Participate in ongoing training and development.
Perform other duties as required.
Business Address: North Star Fertilizer Ltd, Box 907 Hudson Bay, SK S0E 0Y0
Physical Address of office: 3 KM East of Prairie River on Highway #3, Prairie River SK, S0E 1J0.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Work Setting
- Agribusiness
Field Crop Specializations
- Specialty crops
- Cereals
Type Of Work Experience
- Agribusiness
Specific Skills - Field Crops
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
- Marketing and distribution
- Inspection
- Harvesting