City : Summerside

Category : Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Industry : Crop production

Employer : J.D. Irving

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 8 manufacturing/retail locations serving Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants and technical expertise.

Cavendish Agri Services is looking for a high energy Sales Representative based out of Travellers Rest, PEI branch. Passion for the agricultural industry and experience in sales or customer service is a must. As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for a group of customers within your region.

Work Location: Traveller's Rest, P.E.I.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all sales of fertilizer, crop protectants and other agricultural related supplies within a designated territory
• Proactively grow the client base and develop key business initiatives in order to grow sales volume within the assigned territory
• Identify new sales leads and new markets for products and services
• Cultivate positive business relationships with our customers in the farming community
• Serve as a direct partner, providing agronomic services and solutions to help clients be successful in growing their business
• Continuously seek customer feedback and ensure follow up when required
• Represent the company in a professional, positive and pleasant manner.

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Sciences or Agriculture is preferred
• 5-10 years experience working in the field of agricultural is preferred
• Experience in potatoes or dairy will be considered as an asset

Cavendish Agri Services is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning   
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Agri Services and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies

For further details, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@cavendish-agri.com.

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Cavendish Agri Services is committed to equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.