About this role
<p>Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position drives demand for Ag Innovation services and ensures customer satisfaction and positive user experiences for a predetermined territory, to help Simplot be the leader in equipment and digital technology that applies to production agriculture, to the extent that farm customers who value technology as part of their farm management want to partner with Simplot.</span></p> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Roles and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Territory Sales Lead</em></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with sales representatives to deliver appropriate Ag Innovation solutions to farm customers in territory.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to continue to develop, improve and refine both existing Ag Innovation services as well as research and evaluate opportunities for new service offerings in their territory</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to support promotion and training for service to farmers and sales representatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Continually increase knowledge base on Ag Innovation and industry technology.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with sales representatives to integrate Ag Innovation services into their annual customer plans</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in sales representatives planning meetings about key customers</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to the sales process by ensuring sellers know the information to gather in their customer discovery process to assist in the Ag Innovation plans</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop a 3-6 month action plan with support from Ag Innovation Manager</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Field Moisture Service Support</em></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Execute consultations, data entry and administration for Field Moisture Service with customers within territory.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct installations, technical support, maintenance and removals of equipment for Field Moisture Service for customers within territory.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Roles and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>SprayConnect Service Support</em></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Execute administration and preparation on SprayConnect projects for customers in territory.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with sales representatives to conduct ground truthing, prescription loading, technical support for customers in territory.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>SoilConnect Service Support</em></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct/assist with all SoilConnect soil sampling procedures as required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct ground truthing, SWAT mapping and data preparation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with sales representatives to consult and plan on SoilConnect projects for customers in territory.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with sales representative to execute prescription loading, technical support, data processing and entry for customers in territory.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with sales representative to execute on in-season agronomic evaluations (Learning Blocks) and field monitoring for customers in territory.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>Agronomy and Sales Support</em></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Continue to develop and grow a robust expertise in agronomy</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Attend training sessions in the areas of agronomy and sales</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support both agronomy and sales functions when necessary including products and services that lie outside of Ag Innovation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support any research and trialing initiatives as they pertain to Ag Innovation</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>Data and Digital Tools Support</em></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support the development of hardware, software, and data tools to support sales representatives as requested by Ag Innovation Manager</span></li> </ul> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Role and Skills</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Expectations in addition to Roles and Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Establish Ag Innovation Services as a differentiator for Simplot over other crop input retails as well as private agrologists and equipment companies.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Continually work with Ag Innovation Manager to update corporate competency in the technology areas that Simplot needs to grow in</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Ag Innovation Senior Lead and sales representatives</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Align with Ag Innovation Manager on the new evolving culture</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Key Skills & Abilities</strong></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Data & Project Management</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Summarizing & Communicating Technical Information</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Problem Solving</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Judgement</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Self-Starter</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Development & Continual Learning</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Relationship Building</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Attention to Detail & Quality Control</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Communication</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cooperation & Teamwork</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Customer Service</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Flexibility</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Adaptability</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Innovation & Creativity</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job & Technical Knowledge</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Commitment to Safety</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Organization</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Quantity of Work & Time Management</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Reliability</span></li> </ul> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications and Certifications</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Degree or Diploma in Agriculture</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in Agronomy or Ag Retail is an asset but not required</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Valid Class 5 Driver’s License</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of application equipment, willing to network with experts in the industry for support (John Deere, Case IH, etc)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of West Central Saskatchewan production practices</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Physical Demands</span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work Environment</span></h2> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Indoor and outdoor setting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and customers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Repetitive work</span></li> </ul> </div> </div></div></div></div><p><strong>Job Requisition ID: </strong>26440 </p> <p><strong>Travel Required</strong>: Up to 50% </p> <p><strong>Location(s): </strong>SGS Retail - Chin AB </p> <p><strong>Country</strong>: Canada </p> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>If you require technical assistance, please email us at [email protected].</strong></em></p>