Job Description

Your next BIG thing is right here! At Kelly® Professional and Industrial, we’re all about helping you discover what’s next in your career. And we just so happen to be seeking a AgSolutions Grower Sales Representative to work at BASF a leading company in Manitoba! If this sounds like the right fit for you, read on and apply!

Our client BASF, creates chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.
We are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been proudly recognized as one of Canada's & GTA’s Best 100 Employers in 2022 and for many consecutive years. We have also recently been honored as one of Canada’s Safest Employers in addition to a Bronze winner of the Psychologically Safe Workplace award.
We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the primary role of the AgSolutions Grower Representative is to drive accelerated sales growth of BASF’s new innovations to assigned growers. In addition, the successful candidate will be charged with developing, cultivating, and maintaining business relationships with top growers, working effectively with retail partners, and managing relationships within the channel.
The AgSolutions Grower Representative will also actively prospect for new business to expand their customer base. The ideal candidate will have a strong market and customer focus with ability to translate information into clear business strategies to generate growth.
Formula for Success: You Will…

Gain comprehensive understanding of products, applications, and territory needs as it relates to BASF’s Agricultural product portfolio
Drive "hunting" efforts to grow future business in the Agricultural segment.
Identify, negotiate, and close new opportunities for our products.
Increase market intelligence by providing information around industries, competitors, and customers to BASF’s Marketing team.

Qualifications - External
Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sales, or a technical background within an agricultural-related field including, but not limited to, seed, chemical, equipment, or crop consulting.
Strong interpersonal communication skills combined with a passion for making a positive difference in the agriculture industry; ability to develop and cultivate meaningful relationships with customers and internal partners, including success with large operation growers.
Technical proficiency, including working experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Devotion to achieve goals through self-management of time and resources.
Ability to travel overnight on a weekly basis.

Qualifications - External
Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sales, or a technical background within an agricultural-related field including, but not limited to, seed, chemical, equipment, or crop consulting.
Strong interpersonal communication skills combined with a passion for making a positive difference in the agriculture industry; ability to develop and cultivate meaningful relationships with customers and internal partners, including success with large operation growers.
Technical proficiency, including working experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Devotion to achieve goals through self-management of time and resources.
Ability to travel overnight on a weekly basis.

Benefits:

Company car
Extended health care
Vision care
Work from home

What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a AgrSolutions Grower Sales Representative.

Important information: These positions are recruited for by a remote Kelly office, NOT your local Kelly branch. Please apply directly with your resume to the posting.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $30.25-$36.05 per hour

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