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Develops, implements and executes marketing plans and sales budgets, detailed customer analysis (i.e. seed acres, farm trends, etc.)
Supervises the record keeping functions in recording sales and monies received, in maintaining inventory records, in requisitioning supplies in accordance to sales projections and movement of product within the market area.
Supervises, trains, and conducts performance and development reviews on agriproducts staff.
In conjunction with the Manager, participates in the development of sales and marketing programs for the market area.
Prepares reports on specific developments and sales activities.
Liaises with customers, competitors, Manager Agronomic Services and other appropriate industry personnel to promote agriproducts.
Establishes and maintains procedures for the efficient and safe warehousing of all inventories with regard to space, accessibility and positioning.
Responsible for agriproducts center "presentation" including the displaying of inventory and promotional material in a manner which maximizes customer appeal and service.
Prepares the annual operating/repair and maintenance budgets and recommends capital requirements to the Market Center Manager.
Ensures staff receive appropriate safety and environmental training.
Qualifications:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in agri-products inventory management and sales.
Must have good knowledge of agri-products and grain marketing.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which result in the required level of knowledge, competencies, skills and abilities may be considered.
Requires Workplace Hazardous Materials Inventory System (WHMIS), and Crop Protection Institute (CPI), Forklift Operator and First Aid certification.
Must be working towards the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation.
Some locations will require NH3 certification.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial institute of agrology
Work Setting
- Agribusiness
Field Crop Specializations
- Turf and sod
- Specialty crops
Type Of Work Experience
- Agribusiness