Agricultural Sales Representative

Location: Virden, Manitoba

Nielsen Seeds is an independent seed retail located just outside Virden, MB. We focus on providing high quality seed and service to our customers located in western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. We have built our business on a reputation of providing quality seed proven to provide high yields, specific to conditions in the areas we serve. Through our knowledge, expertise and ongoing research, we have established trusted and committed relationships and are looking to expand on the offerings we currently provide, to better serve our market.

Our business is growing so we are looking for a motivated and honest individual to join our team in providing exceptional customer service and to build our network across western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

Generate sales leads and building a network of customers
Make sales calls and initiate on farm visits with new and existing customers
Conduct sales of product offerings
Provide technical information related to product offerings
Assist in and participate in plot work, field trials and events
Assist in developing sales forecasts and planning
Shipping, receiving and delivery of product
Crop planning and scouting

Qualifications:

Proven ability to achieve sales targets, with some agriculture business knowledge
Education in Agronomy, Business Administration and/or some post-secondary education in a related field would be an asset
Ability to work independently, be self-initiated, honest and responsive
Ability to generate and foster customer relationships
Basic computer skills
Class 1/3 driver’s license an asset, but not a requirement

This is a full-time position based in southwest Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan. The ability to commute to the office and to farm customers is required. This position offers a competitive compensation, commensurate with education and experiences.

Please email your resumes and cover letter to:

Soren Nielsen

soren@nielsenseeds.com