Northern Saskatchewan Territory Sales Representative(Gowan Company)-Career opportunity in Canada

Job Title:Territory Sales Representative
Geographic Area:Northern Saskatchewan
Location:Saskatoon and area
Deadline:11/09/2013
Minimum Qualifications:       
Degree in Plant Science, Weed Science or Agronomy with 3-5 years field experience in crop protection industry.
Ideal Candidate:       
The ideal candidate for this position will have a degree in agriculture and will have 5 or more years of field experience in the crop protection industry in Canada.
Experience in pulse crop production, along with full working knowledge of cereals and oilseeds will be an asset, the candidate must have a thorough understanding of the Canadian crop protection industry.
The successful candidate will exhibit strong inter-personal skills. The position demands strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in translating detailed scientific information into practical decision-ready information for non-technical clients.
He or she will be a self-starter able to take initiative and conduct themselves in a professional manner with little direct supervision. We are looking for a strong team player that thrives in the role of being the lead technical expert supporting distribution customer sales needs in their assigned region.
Examples of Specific Duties:       
        P&L responsibility
        Sales—establishing and meeting objectives.
        Expenses—budget and manage sales support expenses including business promotion and local marketing budgets.
        Establish relationship with those who influence the business
        Distribution management—gain support and rapport
        Key growers to balance input and support product
        Commodity groups and others who influence buying
        Advocate the Territory within Gowan and educate Gowan Company
        Find how to suit Gowan’s resources and direction to the region
        Plan business 2-3 years out
        Determine products for focus
        Outline trials needed for development work
        Establish or Grow Gowan’s reputation in the Region
        Build presence as company dedicated to agriculture

Contact Information:Garth Render, General Manager Gowan Agro Canada Office 204 505 4284

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