About AgroPlus

AgroPlus is a locally owned, independent crop input retailer proudly serving southern Alberta with locations in Foremost, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and a warehouse in Coaldale. We provide high quality seed, crop nutrition, and crop protection products backed by knowledgeable agronomic support, dependable service, and local in field experience.

Our team takes pride in delivering practical, personalized solutions that help growers optimize performance, efficiency, and long term success. Relationships matter at AgroPlus, with our customers, our communities, and our team. We value professional development, continuous learning, community involvement, and a supportive, collaborative work environment where people can grow and build long term careers.

Position Summary

AgroPlus is seeking a Senior Sales Agronomist with robust agronomic expertise, proven relationship building skills, and experience supporting growers across southern Alberta. This is a field based, hands on role that combines advanced agronomic knowledge with sales support, customer care, and seasonal operational involvement.

You will work directly with growers, internal team members, and industry partners to provide sound agronomic recommendations, technical product positioning, and strategic guidance that improve farm performance, sustainability, and long term profitability. This role offers the autonomy to make agronomic decisions that are best for the grower, supported by a collaborative team environment.

As a trusted advisor, you will represent AgroPlus with professionalism, sincerity, and a genuine commitment to helping customers succeed. You will also contribute to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and the ongoing development of the agronomy team.

Key Responsibilities

Grower Relationships and Customer Support

Build and maintain strong, trust based relationships with growers, industry representatives, and local partners

Work collaboratively with growers to understand their operations, develop individualized cropping plans, and provide ongoing in season follow up

Respond promptly to agronomic questions and product inquiries by phone, email, and in person

Represent AgroPlus within the community through grower engagement, local events, and professional service

Agronomic Expertise and Recommendations

Provide practical,



informed agronomic advice related to crop nutrition planning, soil test interpretation, field scouting, diagnostics, and pest identification

Develop tailored product recommendations, rates, and application timing based on field conditions and grower goals

Apply advanced agronomic knowledge and awareness of emerging trends to address regional challenges, including dryland cropping environments

Translate complex agronomic concepts into clear, practical guidance that supports confident decision making

Sales and Market Support

Support the positioning of crop nutrition, seed, and crop protection products to strengthen outcomes for growers and the business

Participate in grower agronomy meetings, field demonstrations, and customer education events

Contribute ideas and input to marketing, advertising, and customer engagement initiatives

Team Collaboration and Mentorship

Mentor and support junior agronomists and team members through knowledge sharing and leadership by example

Collaborate with internal teams to support agronomy strategy, service consistency, and high quality customer experience

Work closely with a supportive team to manage seasonal workload demands

Operational and Field Support

Travel regularly within the assigned territory to provide on farm and in field support

Assist with product handling, delivery coordination, and seasonal field activities as required

Maintain accurate documentation of field visits, customer interactions, and agronomic recommendations

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field

Eligible for accreditation with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists

Professional Agrologist or Certified Crop Advisor designation considered a strong asset

Minimum five years of progressive experience in agronomy, ag retail, agricultural sales, or crop consulting

Strong understanding of crop production systems relevant to southern Alberta,



including dryland environments

Experience mentoring others and contributing to team development

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills

High level of organization, self-motivation, and customer focus

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new tools

Valid Class 5 driver license with the ability to travel throughout the territory

Support additional operational and team needs as required, including hands-on field and yard work, product handling and equipment operation, assisting colleagues, and maintaining flexibility for travel, peak-season hours, and occasional overnight stays.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays an essential role in supporting growers across southern Alberta by solving real agronomic challenges and building trusted, long term advisory relationships. You will have direct influence on grower success while contributing to the continued strength and growth of the AgroPlus agronomy team.

AgroPlus offers a stable, locally owned work environment where decisions are made close to the customer and experience is valued. Competitive compensation includes a base salary with performance based incentives aligned with long term grower success. Relocation or transition support may be available for the right candidate.

Apply Today

If you have strong agronomy experience, understand southern Alberta growing conditions, and take pride in building trusted relationships with growers while delivering practical, field based solutions, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that works closely with growers to support real decisions in the field and long term success across the region.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Ability to commute/relocate

Foremost, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s)

What skills, experience, and strengths would you bring to this Senior Sales Agronomist position?

Experience

agronomy: 4 years (preferred)

Ag retail or Ag sales: 4 years (preferred)

crop consulting: 4 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Professional Agrologist designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Sales Agronomist (Alberta)
🏢 AgroPlus
📍 Alberta