Overview
Summer term position for May to August 2026.
Job Description
• 50% field-based research – small plot and field scale research
• 50% sales experience – extension of the UPL AgroSolutions Sales Team, participating in retail and grower sales calls, as well as supporting and managing biological trials
• Professional Development – attend learning events such as Ag In Motion, Crop Diagnostic School, Diversification Centre Field Tours, etc.
Benefits:
• Company truck, credit card, and computer provided
• Cell phone allowance
• Remote home office
Objectives:
• Gain experience with regional crops and UPL Canada product portfolio.
• Develop customer relationship skills by working with and observing interactions between Territory Manager (TM), Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) and growers.
• Obtain experience with project presentation skills and working in a team environment.
Job Duties:
• Collect data and information related to field trials and farm studies
• Aid Technical Support Specialist in organizing and summarizing data from trials
• Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with Territory Managers, Technical Support Specialist, and customers
• Lead, implement, and manage 1 field scale trial protocol of a UPL focus product with minimum 3 field site locations in Manitoba.
• Maintain and observe safe working and driving conditions
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing an Agriculture related Bachelor's degree or Agriculture diploma from an accredited program – Agri-Business or Agronomy major preferred
• Must be able to work independently from a home office
• Skilled in computer use (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Superior work ethic and highly motivated
• Leadership and interpersonal skills/experience desired
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Written and oral communication skills
• Basic knowledge of farming practices
• Agriculture/agronomy background is preferred
• Applicant can be located anywhere in Manitoba
Company Information
Please submit resume and cover letter directly to Holly Derksen, Territory Sales Manager – Eastern Manitoba at [email protected] and Sarah Pierce, HR Manager at [email protected] by November 12, 2025.
Find out more about UPL Canada at our website: https://www.uplcorp.com/ca