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Farm Business Consultants (FBC) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual who has a passion for networking and generating leads to join our Saskatoon, SK office as an Associate Sales Representative.
The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) is responsible for generating interest in FBCs services by prospecting local entrepreneurs, farmers and small business owners. The ASR will reach their business targets through effective prospecting in designated territories and physical visits to Member (customer) sites. You do not need to be a tax specialist to succeed in this role. This rewarding, full time position is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career with a reputable and stable Canadian company!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our successful candidate will:
Successfully prospect and set appointments with farms and small businesses
Support a Business Development Representative in adding new Members to FBC
Seek out new opportunities (prospecting) by phone, business drop-ins, attending tradeshows and networking events
Schedule daily meetings between Business Development Representative and potential customers
Utilize a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application to build and foster a network of prospective and new clients
Assist the Business Development Representative in scheduling and follow-up
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Type of Customers
- Consumers
- Commercial establishments
Type of Sales Account
- Regional accounts
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Sales/Marketing
- General sales
Specific Skills
- Customer service oriented
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Provide clients presentations of the benefits and uses of goods or services
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- Rural community
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- General office equipment
- Electronic mail