Crop Inputs Specialist

What you’ll do: Working closely with the Ag Department, the Crops Input Specialist is a customer-focused member of the Agro team. They will be responsible for providing sales, service and knowledgeable crop input support to local producers. You will build strong relationships with growers, identify their needs and provide practical solutions to their farming operations.

Your responsibilities will include the following:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers through ongoing communication and regular customer contact.
• Provide support and recommendations to producers in the areas of crop planning, crop input solutions, fertility programs, crop protection and in-season problem solving.
• Work toward established sales, margin and inventory targets and assist with forecasting product requirements based on customer plans and seasonal demand.
• Provide expertise on grower and supplier programs and assist producers in maximizing available program opportunities and rebates.
• Participate in supplier planning, including sales targets and program execution.
• Coordinate with operations and application teams to support the accurate and timely delivery of products and services.
• Lead and participate in field tours, informational meetings, trials and communication initiatives.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities, recommendations and required sales documentation.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage and recommendation of products in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Agro team and other departments to support business objectives and provide a high level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are: You are knowledgeable and experienced in Agriculture and Agro business, and you are passionate in selling while sharing your Agro expertise with diverse stakeholders like farmers, retailers, and internal customers.

You also have:
• You have a degree or diploma in Agriculture, post-secondary education in agronomy, or a Certified Crop Advisor designation.
• You have 5+ years of related experience, including 3+ years of leadership experience, would be considered an asset.
• You have the ability to manage complex grower and supplier rebate programs.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask and problem solve.
• You are willing to continually develop your knowledge, skills and abilities.
• You are physically able to meet the requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employee/employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.