Grow Agriculture and Home & Farm Supply sales with Wild Rose Co-op through persuasive direct selling and robust local customer communication. This position travels daily.
Reporting to the Petroleum Manager, the Petroleum Sales Representative will expand sales beyond petroleum, oil, and lube products. You will make in-person home or business calls, use customer contact programs, and cross-promote commodities across the trading area. The role requires planning work against organizational goals while understanding business planning, budgets, price strategy, financial statements, and inventory controls. Three-plus years of direct sales experience, including cold calling, are required. A sales or marketing certificate, diploma, or degree and Agriculture industry knowledge are also requested.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initiate customer contact programs and sales conversations
- Cross-promote Agriculture and Home & Farm Supply commodities
- Develop petroleum sales in expanding trading areas
- Use BRIC and various computer programs
- Adhere to Wild Rose Co-op policies and procedures
Requirements:
- Three-plus years of direct sales experience
- Cold calling and in-person business or home calls
- Excellent leadership, communication, listening, and persuasive skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize organizational commitments
- Related Co-operative Retailing System experience is an asset
Use agricultural product knowledge, cross-promotion, and direct sales experience to serve Wild Rose Co-op customers across the region.