About this role
Who we areAGT Soileos is on a mission to accelerate sustainable agriculture by delivering crop nutrition that improves yield, soil health and sequesters carbon. Soileos is our first product: a cellulose-based smart micronutrient fertilizer offering higher yields while improving soil health. We are dedicated to transforming agriculture and developing more sustainable farming practices. Who we're looking forA reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic Sales Agronomist in Alberta to join our growing team. The Sales Agronomist will educate and consult with growers, agronomists and retailers about micronutrient application, and give recommendations on the proper use of crop input products to address agronomic concerns with intent on promoting our product. This role will be a key part of the Business Development team and represent our brand within the community and surrounding service area, reporting directly to the VP Commercial. Your responsibilities:As a member of the Business Development Team, your primary responsibilities include: Direct outreach and meet new and existing clients on a regular, systematic basis and able to scout and qualify prospective clients.Provide support and knowledge of AGT Soileos' products to different channels such as retailers, growers and wholesalers.Offer agronomic support, services and recommendation, and crop production advice to clients.Plan, present and organize client meeting and plot demonstration daysConduct field diagnosis of crop health issues including weeds, insects, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. Participate in trade shows, field days and run grower meetings.Undertake assigned sales, marketing and agronomic training. You'll be a great match if you have these skills & experience: You have a bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Ag Business or a related field with at least three (3) years of experience.Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) designation or comparableYou have sales experience in agriculture sector.You have experience with CRM systems like Hubspot or SalesforceYou bring an extensive knowledge of crop inputs including agronomics, agricultural technology and latest trends in crop productionYou enjoy building rapport and relationships with clientsYou take pride in being a self-motivated person, fast learner, team player, and creative problem solverYou are friendly and personable with excellent communication skills, both written and verbalYou have excellent documentation and organizational skills with impeccable attention to detailYou can successfully juggle multiple tasks and have outstanding time management skills Your compensation + benefitsA competitive base salaryUncapped commissionRRSP matchingExtended health coverage Long-term disability coverage Why work for AGT Soileos? The culture is dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurialYour coworkers are collaborative, proactive, and interesting.Your compensation is comprehensive and competitive Your diversity is valued. This job is open to anyone authorized to work in Canada. Interested in joining our Team? Please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.