Sales Agronomist

Co-op•Meadow, SD

About The Position

Working closely with the Ag Division, the Sales Agronomist helps meet sales and margin targets, drive profitability, and develop agronomy services for the Meadow Lake Agro Department. The role combines sales, customer relationship management, agronomy expertise, program development, and operational compliance. The position supports member-owners and contributes to the growth of Western Canadian communities through products and services that help build, fuel, feed, and grow those communities. The Sales Agronomist develops and implements a sustainable agronomy service portfolio and related programs through research, planning, and reporting. The role also supports farmers, customers, and colleagues by sharing agricultural expertise, contributes operational knowledge to marketing and procurement discussions, and ensures agronomy programs comply with applicable safety, asset-protection, regulatory, and certification requirements.

Requirements

Agriculture degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized institution in Agriculture or Agriculture Business.
Three or more years of proven ability and experience.
Certified Crop Advisor designation or Professional Agrologist designation, or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to collaborate and build strong professional relationships with diverse internal and external customers.
Responsible attitude with proactive problem-solving skills and respect for commitments and timelines.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more unassisted.

Responsibilities

Meet budgeted sales volumes and margins and drive profitability and excellence in Agro.
Build return on investment into suggestive capital expense.
Develop and implement a sustainable agronomy service portfolio and related programs through research, planning, and reporting to increase revenue and enhance the appeal of the Meadow Lake Agro Department to current and prospective clients.
Build strong customer relationships, resolve customer concerns in a timely and respectful manner, and enhance the existing customer contact program.
Coach and support farmers, customers, and fellow employees by sharing agricultural expertise on proper administration and execution of a profitable agronomy services program.
Contribute to marketing discussions by providing operational knowledge, commodity direction, and organizational skills to assist with product and service procurement.
Ensure agronomy programs and services comply with OH&S requirements, asset protection policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.