Sales agronomist

Devolder Farms Inc ( Dover Centre, ON) is currently looking for a skilled Sales agronomist. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Shift timings include: Day, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must analyze agricultural data.
• The candidate must conduct research.
• The candidate must share research reports with farmers.
• The candidate must liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on farming matters.
• The candidate must maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
• The candidate must prepare and conduct advisory sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups.
• The candidate must provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate must work with agricultural equipment to operate, maintain, and repair machinery used in farming operations.
• The candidate must work in agriculture to cultivate crops, manage soil and irrigation, and maintain productive and sustainable farming operations.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• The candidate must be willing to travel internationally.
• The candidate’s travel expenses will be paid by the employer.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.
• The selected candidate will receive a commission, which is a payment made by an employee based on a sale.
• The candidate will receive a fuel allowance to cover gasoline expenses.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.

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