Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of Full Time Sales Agronomist at our Crop Inputs location in Choiceland, SK.

Who we are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to provide an exceptional experience to customers and members to enhance the success and vibrancy in our communities, delivering profits back and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs

Reporting to the Crop Inputs team leader, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Demonstrate the day-to-day behaviors and actions that align with and strengthen Lake Country Co-operative’s vison, mission, values, brand and focus on safety
• Engage and interact with members and guests to create a positive experience- in person, on the telephone and at the point of sale
• Sales of crop inputs, nutrition products and farm equipment through the development of customer and supplier relationships
• Field scouting and the collection of soil samples
• Make chemical and agronomic recommendations, showcase equipment and complete follow-up calls
• Receive, distribute and load fertilizer and crop protection products
• Maintain environmental compliance
• Maintain inventory control, ordering and data reporting through in house programming
• Adhere to all merchandising standards, marketing efforts including pricing, policy and procedure, equipment maintenance, house-keeping and loss prevention policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Why it matters: Our Lake Country Co-op team provides a range of products and services to support our 51,000 member-owners in 19 different communities. Through the work that we do and annual sales of over $500 million we help to build, fuel, feed and grow our communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Agriculture and Customer Service:

• You hold an Ag Degree or Diploma and are eligible for membership in the SIA; you have CCA or Pag or equivalent or are willing to obtain
• You’re well organized, capable of attaining a high level of production, with a minimum amount of supervision
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated, and strive to be the best in what you do
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• You must have the ability to work in a fast -paced environment
• You must have superior customer service and interpersonal skills
• You have a flexible work schedule including seasonal peaks

Our Lake Country Co-op team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.