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Pineland Co-op Sales Agronomist
Are you looking to join an organization where you can raise the bar, deliver results and be well rewarded for your efforts? Our mission is to invest in our employees, our facilities, our members and our business to enable growth and prosperity in the communities we serve. We value being authentic, committed, customer-centric and passionate.
We are a family oriented employer that provides competitive wages, a superior benefits package and one of the best Pension Plans available. We are currently recruiting for an agronomist / agro sales professional to join our Grow Team.
Principle Accountabilities:
deliver professional, current and sound agronomic advice and recommendations to producers in a geographic area with a wide variety of crops and soils
deliver a comprehensive package of agronomic services to local producers including crop protection information, field scouting and recommendations, soil testing services
administer and carry out an extensive on farm contact program
market and distribute crop supply products to new and existing customers
manage product inventories and ensure the proper handling and storage of products
develop information sessions, field seminars and demonstrations to keep our growers informed of new technology, products and trends
As a member of our Grow Team of agri-business professionals, the successful candidate must be dedicated to outstanding customer service, be well organized, focus on their customer base, have a proven track record in agronomy services and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a highly motivated team.
The ideal candidate will hold an Ag Degree or Diploma and be willing to obtain the CCA designation or equivalent. A valid Class 5 Drivers Licence is required. Candidates with a relevant combination of education and agricultural experience may be considered.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial institute of agrology
Work Setting
- Agribusiness
Field Crop Specializations
- Specialty crops
- Pasture
- Oil seeds
- Forage crops
- Cereals
Type Of Work Experience
- Soil science
- Plant science
- Field crops
Specific Skills - Field Crops
- Seed/seeding production
- Seeding
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
- Inspection