Grower Liaison

Pure Flavor•Leamington, ON

2d•CA$60,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first. With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us. The Grower Liaison is responsible for functions that include grower visits; touring packhouse facilities and greenhouses, to ensure that product packing specifications are met. This role will support the Director of Procurement in managing all growers and product supplier’s, their qualities and volume of product, to ensure needs of the company sales goals are consistently met. The Grower Liaison will develop and maintain a network of current and potential growers, focusing on increasing quality and acreage representation. This position works to establish and build strong relationships with growers, and as a company representative, they will ensure that there is mutual respect, above all else.

Requirements

Bi-lingual English/Spanish required; proficiency in both verbal and written knowledge
Minimum of two years experience in produce or agriculture required
Access to a well-maintained vehicle to be used for travel between growing operations; mileage reimbursement provided
Intermediate level in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and PrimusGFS programs
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Commitment to high professional and ethical standards; sound decision making skills
Proven ability to work in a high-stress and fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail, as well as consistent follow-through skills
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills are essential; results oriented with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workflow
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in business, or relevant field is an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong business relationships with both internal and external customers and growers
Support negotiations with packhouse staff and growers to ensure adherence to company specifications
Attend trade shows as required; network, create and solidify relationships, and communicate with existing growers and customer base; follow up on new leads
Create and deliver presentations to growers and customers
Regular communication with procurement department and growers; ensure quality and volume of product meets sales targets
Ensure new and existing growers are food safety certified and compliant with company standards
Regularly travel to inspect growing operations and greenhouses
Report all food safety and quality concerns to personnel with authority
Stay current and continually update knowledge of company standards and product specifications
Other core expectations as defined by the company