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Field Sales Representative (Summer Student)

Location: 

Airdrie, AB, CA, T4A 0R2 Olds, AB, CA, T4H 1A2 Provost, AB, CA, T0B 3S0 Athabasca, AB, CA, T9S 1B3 Drayton Valley, AB, CA, T7A 1S4 Medicine Hat, AB, CA, T1B 3N4 Ponoka, AB, CA, T4J 1J8 Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CA, T8L 3W6 Falher, AB, CA, T0H 1M0 Vulcan, AB, CA, T0L 2B0 Strathmore, AB, CA, T1P 1J2 Leduc, AB, CA, T9E 7E1 Consort, AB, CA, T0C 1B0 Two Hills, AB, CA, T0B 4K0 Grande Prairie, AB, CA, T8V 0P2 Oyen, AB, CA, T0J 2J0 Hanna, AB, CA, T0J 1P0 Stettler, AB, CA, T0C 2L1 Claresholm, AB, CA, T0L 0T0 St. Paul, AB, CA, T0A 3A0 Camrose, AB, CA, T4V 2N7 Westlock, AB, CA, T7P 2C3 La Crete, AB, CA, T0H 2H0 Mayerthorpe, AB, CA, T0E 1N0 Trochu, AB, CA, T0M 2C0 High River, AB, CA, T1V 1M7 Fairview, AB, CA, T0H 1L0 Taber, AB, CA, T1G 2C2 Brooks, AB, CA, T1R 1C7 Vermilion, AB, CA, T9X 1J6 Spruce Grove, AB, CA, T7X 3A8 Lethbridge, AB, CA, T1H 6M1 Grimshaw, AB, CA, T0H 1W0 Red Deer County, AB, CA, T4E 0A5

Requisition ID: 539

Date Posted: September 27, 2024
Closing Date: October 13, 2024 or until filled

 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Sales & Service, the Field Sales Representative will work alongside existing Customer Account Managers (CAMs) to learn all aspects of being a member of the sales team.  You will be engaged in assisting members/customers in weed identification and disease infestations in the field and assisting them in the selection of the best fit products and services to meet their needs. This will include working on farm with customers, with Team Leads & Sales Reps (CAM 1, 2 & 3) and Operations Staff inside UFA’s stores and service yards. While partnering with a specific mentor/coach, you will focus on learning the CAM role and providing customer service with targeted customers.

 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Implement joint calls with experienced CAMs to gain customer service experience and an understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Consistently provide quality field service and assistance to UFA’s customers in a friendly and courteous manner, either in person or over the phone.
  • Create demand for UFA products and services at the local store where customers do business. This will mean working with a variety of staff at different stores. Ensure that all generated sales leads are fulfilled and executed in such a manner to deliver outstanding service to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, by understanding customers farm/ranch operations and needs.
  • Maintain customer and farm profile data to support their in-store sales and customer selling processes.

 

Qualifications required for the position:

  • Minimum 1 year of previous customer service experience. Previous sales experience in crop and livestock production would be an asset.
  • Enrolled in a post-secondary education program with a focus in Agriculture or a relevant business field is an asset.
  • A strong desire to learn the Crop Input business at UFA, and a willingness to engage in educational courses and learning opportunities with the eventual goal of moving into a full Customer Account Manager role at UFA
  • Valid Class 5 license, as travel will be required to complete customer sales calls.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with a willingness to learn to use Customer Relationship Management tools.
  • Agricultural or farm background would be an asset.
  • Excellent telephone, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Strong customer care and service commitment.
  • Good organizational, planning and time management skills.
  • Baseline understanding of the agriculture market and business.
  • A strong commitment to customer and a demonstrated ability to work independently.


Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At UFA we care about the lives of our employees, members, customers, elected officials, and partners. This includes their whole selves and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse populations and backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. In our world of agriculture, it takes time for growth, this is our seed to grow inclusion and belonging at UFA.

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We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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