Crop Inputs Sales Associate
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Crop Input Sales Associate will participate in face-to- face and remote selling to our new and existing customers, selling directly or indirectly through various sales channels. We seek a results-oriented professional who, with guidance, will help assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products, services and solutions.
Key Accountabilities
- Contribute to developing and delivering sales quotes, presentations and participating in product demonstrations.
- Help identify and contact prospective customers, building relationships to generate future sales and repeat business.
- With basic knowledge of products, their characteristics and market, sell and stimulate demand for a series of products.
- Plan daily activities, including customer visits to achieve territory specific sales goals and objectives.
- Follow market and competition evolution, passing information to senior staff.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum
- Knowledge of the Canadian agricultural production and farm management
- Knowledge of agronomy services, farm customers and the agriculture industry
- Possess a valid Canadian Full Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing, authorizing you to drive independently during the course of your employment.
- Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Preferred
- Diploma/Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as a diploma in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, Soils Science.
- Eligible to be a membership in the Provincial Institute of Agrologists
- Previous scouting experience
- Sales aptitude
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
- Knowledge of the crop inputs business and the significance of supplier relationships
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
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