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Viterra is seeking a Customer Account Representative. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring grain products by building relationships directly with farm customers within a geographical area.

Key Responsibilities:
Negotiate grain contracts from a defined client base within a specific area
Execute programs within an assigned market centre in order to meet budgeted grain volumes and margins
Coordinate logistics of contracts and related administrative requirements
Maintain and analyze a database of customer profiles
Analyze current and future agricultural trends and service needs
Develop and maintain effective business relationships with current and potential customers

Knowledge and Skills:
Personable and willing to work with diverse and challenging customers
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Efficient in MS office and experience utilizing relevant computer software programs
Proven experience in customer service or sales capacity
Basic understanding of the Canadian Grain Industry

Education and Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture or other sales related customer service functions
Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Business Administration or Sales and Marketing (or equivalent post-secondary education)

Must possess a valid class 5 drivers license.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.