Account Manager - Marengo, SK

Summary

This Simplot Grower Solutions role provides customer service to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology and other agronomic products and consultative services. The role is led under the general direction of the Market Manager, who provides support and leadership to all Crop Advisors within specifically recognized agronomic geographies to achieve the Company’s financial goals and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Help with any special projects as required
• Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by the Simplot Grower Solutions
• Continually develop leadership and business skills
• Be active and positive contributors to the communities that we serve
• Fill in for all roles when needed with appropriate skills and talents
• Support safety practices and initiatives as set by safety officer and ensure safe driving habits
• Maintain a tidy up workspace
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all team members, customers, suppliers, and community

Expectations

• Simplot Grower Solutions relationship with customers is one of our primary differentiators. This position is critical to our customers and locations. We expect the highest level of professionalism and a level of customer knowledge that far surpasses our competition.
• Simplot Grower Solutions profitability comes from our ability to deliver products and services that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We expect our Account Managers to lend a hand to operations team members to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for customers when the need is there.
• To properly manage an account takes our entire team. When the customer wins, the team wins, and when the team wins, the individual wins.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

• Passionate about Agriculture and the future of Agriculture
• Minimum of 3 years of sales/agronomy related experience
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or related field (e.g. Agronomy, Plant Science, Biological Science, Seed Science or Environmental Studies) or business is an asset
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Excellent Communicator
• Team player

Required Certifications

Valid class 5 driver’s license

Other Information

Work Environment:

• Work location is flexible
• Daily travel, extended hours, and overnight travel within trade area is required
• Indoor and outdoor conditions

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit
•  Able to lift a minimum 50 lb boxes into the back of a pick-up truck
•  Able to climb on and off farm machinery
•  able to walk and work in field plots