Dauphin Consumers Co-op is hiring a Sales Agronomist to join our Ste Rose Agro Team.
Who we are:
Dauphin Consumers Co-op Ltd. is part of the Co-operative Retailing System, and a successful multi-million-dollar retail business located in both Dauphin and Ste Rose du Lac, Manitoba.
Co-op is a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in our local economy. If you are a member, then you’re an owner. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.
Dauphin Consumers Co-op Ltd. employs 200 team members serving 13,670 members in Dauphin and Ste Rose du Lac, and surrounding communities, through the provision of services and goods in the areas of food, home and building solutions, petroleum and lubricants, and agricultural supplies and equipment including fertilizer and anhydrous ammonia.
What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Ste Rose Agro Manager and working closely with the on-site Agro team, this position is accountable to meet and exceed annual sales goals and profit margin objectives of Dauphin Co-op. This position interacts on a first-hand basis with both growers and industry representatives.
Responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Initiate customer contact and sales
- Provide timely service as well as agronomic information and advice to current and potential customers
- Manage customer crop production requirements including field scouting, agronomic trouble shooting, crop planning, seed, fertility and chemical recommendations
- Assist with facility operational duties, shipping and receiving of fertilizer, chemical, facility accreditation, etc.
- Implement a sales strategy to promote Co-op products and services
- Comply with legislation and safety requirements
- Continued learning of agronomic knowledge, business development, and industry changes
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Agriculture and you:
- Have a strong understanding of an effective integrated pest management system
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Are organized with excellent time management skills
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities
- Are familiar with Microsoft Office programs
- Have post-secondary education in Agriculture, and/or work experience equivalent
- Understand that a CCA or P.Ag. Accreditation is an asset, but not required
- Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license
What we offer:
Our Dauphin Consumers Co-op Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits
package, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, an employer-contributed pension plan, a health &
wellness credit, and additional Team Member incentives. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, offering professional development and training opportunities to foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continued growth.
The Community:
Dauphin Consumers Co-op is located in the heart of the Parkland region in Manitoba. This closeknit community has a rich and exciting culture. Each year they host Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival and Manitoba’s premier and longest running Country Music Festival. Nestled between the beautiful Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park, the area is surrounded by farmland, lakes, natural beauty, and a myriad of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
If this opportunity speaks to you, please click the 'APPLY TO THIS POSITION' icon and submit your resume and cover letter by June 13, 2025.
Join our team! Become part of an organization that prides itself on community involvement and continued growth.
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