Crop Inputs Advisor - Swan Valley Co-op: TERM

Swan Valley Co-op is hiring a full-time term (15 months) Crop Inputs Advisor at our Agro location in Swan River, MB.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Agro Division Manager you will assist in the areas of product and sales support, services while building their knowledge of agronomic products for the benefit of local co-op customers. You will provide support to the Agro Department in the areas of farm customer service responsibilities, including crop planning, agronomic troubleshooting, fertility, and crop protection recommendations to enable customers to make informed decisions. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Assist the Agro team to achieve and maintain sales, margins, and inventory targets for existing customers and expand sales to new customers by helping to offer comprehensive operational and/or sales support services.

- Aid in farm customer service responsibilities including:

- Field scouting

- Agronomic troubleshooting

- Crop planning

- Fertility

- Crop protection recommendations

- Work with the Agro Manager to ensure inventory is in place to match demand.

- Participate in supplier sales target planning.

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 looking for a career in Agriculture and some or all of the following apply:

- You have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, a post-secondary education in agronomy or a Certified Crop Advisor designation.

- You have a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

- A passion for agriculture.

- You have a Class 5 driver’s license.

- You have strong communication skills both written and oral.

- You have the ability to multi-task and problem solve.

You’re honest and trustworthy, results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

Our Team Members receive a competitive, comprehensive total compensation package and an 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.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a robust learning and development plan to foster their success in the role.

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.

Deadline for applications: Will remain open until filled

Contact us for more information at: careers@swanvalleycoop.ca