Overview
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 and other demo plots
• Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with Territory Managers, Technical Support Specialist, and customers
• Maintain and observe safe working conditions
• Assist in management of demo plots where product data is collected, analyzed, and summarized
• Implement Agronomy Trials and sales related technical activities
• Join Sales rep on sales calls with key retailers and customers
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing an Agriculture related Bachelor's degree or Agriculture diploma from an accredited program Agri-Business or Agronomy major preferred
• Completion of at least 2nd year of study desired
• 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, with ability to influence decision-making
• Basic knowledge of farming practices
• Agriculture/agronomy background is preferred
Company Information
Please submit resume and cover to Holly Derksen, UPL Technical Service Specialist, Manitoba. Email: [email protected]