Market Development Manager - Brandon

Land O'Lakes

5d

About The Position

Market Development Manager - Brandon At WinField United Canada, we’re all about getting our hands dirty. Combining local understanding and world-class expertise, we provide independent ag retailers and their customers with products and services designed to fit their specific needs. After all, no two seasons, regions, fields, or farmers are identical. And no one knows what an operation needs like those on the ground. Currently we are hiring for an: Market Development Manager Brandon The Market Development Manager is the key contact point of retail sellers and farmers to create demand for WinField United Proprietary Brands, and other strategically important initiatives in partnership with our vended suppliers. This position will also be responsible for providing agronomic training and technical support, leveraging local insights and expertise to support retail sellers and growers. The individual will allocate 75% of their work hours to customer-facing activities, with the remaining 25% dedicated to supporting Field Trial Initiatives, Answer Plot and Technical Marketing support. The assigned individual is expected to demonstrate and effectively use all associated digital tools including Microsoft suite, SharePoint, and basic data analytics tools. The Market Development Manager works closely with our internal Agronomists and the Marketing Team to develop and share strategic messaging with the retail network and convey agronomic and market insights from the retail level. Full collaborations with Account Managers and Customer Service Specialists are required to support retail partners and work together strategically will help ensure strong customer and product planning, demand creation and alignment at the retail level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture a minimum of 5+ years of agronomic or sales experience with direct customer contact. Individuals with a 2-year diploma in agriculture and extensive industry experience will be considered.
• A keen interest in agronomy and a passion to help independent ag retailers succeed.
• Proven ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees, and management.
• Ability to create and present interesting, informative, and educational technical presentations.
• Ability to effectively work independently in a remote environment, while also maintaining a collaborative virtual team relationship.
• Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to lift 50 lb. bags, climb on and off farm machinery, walk and work in field plots.
• Daily travel, extended hours and overnight travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Ag retail experience, or experience working with ag retail partners, is considered an asset.
• Experience in data analysis is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Key contact point of retail sellers and farmers to create demand for WinField United Proprietary Brands, and other strategically important initiatives in partnership with our vended suppliers.
• Providing agronomic training and technical support, leveraging local insights and expertise to support retail sellers and growers.
• Allocating 75% of their work hours to customer-facing activities, with the remaining 25% dedicated to supporting Field Trial Initiatives, Answer Plot and Technical Marketing support.
• Demonstrate and effectively use all associated digital tools including Microsoft suite, SharePoint, and basic data analytics tools.
• Works closely with our internal Agronomists and the Marketing Team to develop and share strategic messaging with the retail network and convey agronomic and market insights from the retail level.
• Full collaborations with Account Managers and Customer Service Specialists are required to support retail partners and work together strategically will help ensure strong customer and product planning, demand creation and alignment at the retail level.

Benefits

• WinField United Canada provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, disability coverage, critical illness, and life insurance.
• We have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.
• Our benefit package demonstrates our focus on our employees’ experience, maternity top up benefits and an Employee Assistance Program.
• In addition to base pay, you are eligible to participate in our Annual Variable Incentive Pay consistent with the terms of our plan, which provide discretionary award opportunities reflecting components such as performance of the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager