Digital Agriculture Representative

NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC•Richmond, BC

5d•CA$40,000 - CA$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Digital Agriculture Representative to bring practical, drone-based solutions to farmers and agricultural partners across Canada. This is a customer-facing business development role focused on introducing drone technology to farmers, growers, and agricultural service providers. The successful candidate will combine relationship-building, product education, and practical sales follow-up to help customers understand where drones can create value on-farm.

Requirements

Postsecondary education in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Agricultural Sciences, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
Some understanding of farming and environmental science
Ability to communicate complex concepts simply
Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and travelling to farms, attending agricultural events, and conducting in-person product conversations with growers and partners
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) is an asset

Responsibilities

Represent the company at farms, grower meetings, trade shows, field days, and agricultural events to demonstrate drone technology and generate qualified sales leads
Build trusted relationships with growers, agronomists, retailers, cooperatives, and agricultural service providers
Understand customer needs and recommend technology-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce input costs, and increase yields
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities
Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and product demonstrations
Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, engineering, operations) to align business strategies
Track pipeline activity, forecasts, and performance metrics using CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)

Benefits

Paid vacation days
5 paid sick days
100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies)
RRSP program
Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations
100% reimbursed for job-related training
Ongoing training available
Flexible hours of work based on position
Employee Referral Program
Employee Award Program
Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416)
Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games)
Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.