Associate Marketer Agriculture - Remote Saskatchewan, CN

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Job Title: Associate Marketer Agriculture - Remote Saskatchewan, CN
Location: Home Office, SK, Canada

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

General Purpose and Scope of Position :

The role of the Associate Marketer is to provide the company with consistent profits by effectively generating sales and purchase contracts for an assigned geographical region, or specific ingredients and to develop a sustainable business with acceptable margins as outlined by division, and to promote growth, manage risk and present opportunities for growth in the designated area.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

Able to produce profitable sales in target areas for growth
Build relationships with customers and suppliers
Promote company name/reputation in marketplace
Collect market information and gain a comprehensive knowledge about the ingredients marketed
Manage risk by operating within established guidelines
Work within defined position limits as well as established company policies
Work effectively within a team environment
Ability to develop and communicate a strategy for their area of responsibility
Manage key aspects for the execution of the business including Working Capital metrics as outlined by the company, annual budget preparation for the area of responsibility including expense management.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

Preference of work experience in Feed Sales, with a bachelor's degree in Business/Ag or other related discipline, and/or an appropriate combination of experience and education
Capable of overnight business travel, including occasional travel by airplane.
Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with Customers, Suppliers and Coworkers
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Creative thinker who can build a business and generate new ideas
Must be able to follow corporate direction and policies promoting excellence
Must be assertive and able to accept rejection
Exceptional organizational skills
Service oriented
Quality driven
Possess integrity
Professionalism
Knowledge of industry markets
General understanding of regulatory requirements in each country

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

Work with the Marketing Director and Senior Marketers to develop a producer and customer base within assigned markets
Work with the marketing director and senior marketers to understand the products for which Wilbur-Ellis would have a competitive advantage
Market feed ingredients to existing customers and other markets as opportunities arise to increase sales opportunities
Assisting in gaining regulatory approval when needed

Compensation and Benefits:

The base compensation for this position ranges from $55,900 - $78,310. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://canada.mywebenefits.com/
Drug-Free Workplace

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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Job Post Date: 12/22/24