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Pincher Creek Co-op is currently accepting applications for an Agro Sales Advisor to join our team at our Agro Centre in Pincher Creek, AB.

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Reporting to the Division Manager, the Agro Sales Advisor will be responsible for the effective operation of the Agro Department.

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The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion-dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 250 autonomous retail co-operative's across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services.

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Pincher Creek

nCo-op invites applications for the position of Agro Sales Advisor.n

Pincher Creek Co-op is a unique organization with budgeted sales in excess of $60 million. Based on the fundamental principles of co-operation, we are locally invested, community-minded, and offer lifetime membership advantages.

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What You’ll Do:

nReporting to the Division Manager, the Agro Sales Advisor will assist the Agro team with daily operations, customer service, and product support.n

Key responsibilities include

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- Develop and maintain effective business relationships with current and potential customers based upon an approach of targeting customers with whom the Co-op can do business.
- Recommend programs and services to meet and exceed customer needs and contact producers on farm-based customer strategies to increase awareness of customer’s business needs.
- Assist customers to make farm production and marketing decisions,



proactively seek to become involved in the business decision-making process of targeted customers and arranging for customers’ learning opportunities that provide business and professional value.
- Analyze current and future agricultural trends, service needs, develop and implement strategies to create opportunities.
- Develop and administer an aggressive farm contact program with present and prospective customers, promoting the services and product lines available at the Co-op, and keeping informed with competitor activities within the market area.
- Arrange and execute customer plot tours with chemical companies where needed.
- Provide field scouting as requested and provide information of findings to the customer, scan and interpret the database and share relevant information (trends, market needs, business opportunities) with team members.
- Provide information on seed, weed, disease and insect control so customers can make an informed decision.
- Be a liaison and public relations representative for the Co-op within the communities we serve, delivering a world-class customer service that is fast, friendly, and efficient.
- Consult with growers on agricultural issues and investigate potential challenges and offer solutions.
- Observe safety measures and report hazardous conditions immediately to the Division Manager.




- Responsible for the safe handling of crop protection products and assist with managing and maintaining the crop protection chemical shed as to meet all AWSA & CPI standards including the audit process.
- Assist with pricing, price checks, sales, and inventory management of crop protection products, working with the Division Manager and Operations Support Analyst.
- Work closely with Operations Support Analyst and follow all established policies and procedures.
- Able to work and perform in a team environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including working at the Agro sales desk, inventory, etc.

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Who You Are:

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- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, and a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification is required.
- 3-5 years of crop input industry related experience.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent internal and external customers service and relationship building skills.
- Strong communication skills both oral and written along with sound presentation skills.
- Decision making skills in a fast paced and pressurized work environment.
- Computer knowledge and skills to develop spreadsheets, documents, and customer files.
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail and business savvy skills.
- A valid drivers’ license is required.
- A forklift license is an asset (training provided if needed).

nWhy It’s Great to Work With Us:n

- Benefits plan includes Extended Health Care, Dental, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance.
- Employer Matched Pension Plan (5% matched).
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation.
- Competitive wages are paid bi-weekly.
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📌 Agro Sales Advisor (Pincher Creek)
🏢 Pincher Creek Co-operative Assoc
📍 Pincher Creek