Job Type: Fulltime
Job Description:
Posted Dated: 01/27/2012
Business Unit: Winfield
Requisition Number: 6967
Job Title: Business Development & Key Account Manager (Canada)
Function: Sales
Position Location: No Selection
Territory (if applicable): Canada
Winfield Business Unit: Winfield Solutions is an industry leader in crop protection and farm seed products, providing insights an expertise in this area. Our brands include AgriSolutionsTM crop protection products and CROPLAN GENETICS seed.
Position Purpose: This position is responsible for sales and distribution management for Winfield Solutions CPP wholesale sales in Canada. Focus on proprietary plant nutrition & adjuvant products - sales & technical support and growth. Align customer and LOL strategies into integrated business plans that result in effective marketplace execution, profitable sales growth, and long-term success in the marketplace. This role is the key contact point for General Manager and Dept. Manager levels, while working cross-functionally with U.S. Based marketing & technical resources to grow accounts and seek new business opportunities.
Position is based in Canada.
40 %Sales
- Responsible for the sales of CPP proprietary products (emphasis on plant nutrition & adjuvant) through assigned accounts with wholesale program delivery of applicable CPP wholesale programs.
- All B-B functions associated to product order, invoicing, delivery and reconciliation.
- Provide purchase and market recommendations, along with innovative business solutions, to accounts; special emphasis on contact with general manager and department heads.
20%Key Account Management
- Strategic customer business planning (maximize return on investment)
- Development and execution of Enterprise Business Plan and Strategies coordinating the integration Winfield Solutions' resources.
- Implements planning and coordination process for all accounts in area of Sales and Marketing and is responsible for the coordination both internally and externally.
10%Business Development
- Identify business development growth opportunities in existing and new markets through acquisition or relationship opportunities.
- Participate in strategic thinking for business growth in Canada
- Work cross-functionally with Winfield business development & marketing teams on growth opportunities
20%Technical Support
- Provides technical insight to internal and external sellers and growers on in field complaints about micronutrient product performance. Accesses U.S. based expertise as needed (agronomist team, micronutrient specialist, etc.)
- Educate customers on proper positioning and recommendations for plant nutrition & adjuvant products for all crops.
- Represent Winfield as technical trainer to external customers and aligned industry organizations on nutrition issues and the relation to Winfield's product portfolio.
- Modifies or develops technical bulletins, sell sheets or any other publications or market positioning tool concerning nutrition or adjuvant products for Canada market.
- High interaction with Winfield registration group to lead input on label verbiage generation, modification and review.
10%Supplier Relationships
- Responsible for maintaining strong, vibrant relationships with key supply partners & vendors, in coordination with U.S. based Sourcing & Marketing teams.
Required (Basic) Experience & Education: - 4 Year College Degree in agriculture related field (or Canadian equivalent)
- 5-7 + years Agriculture Industry experience in a Business to Business setting with demonstrated sales success
- Deep technical and industry specific expertise with crop protection products and/or seed.
Required Competencies & Other Skills: - Competencies: Adaptability & Flexibility; Acts with Integrity; Building Strategic Relationships; Customer Focus; Delivers Results; Managing Work; Technical & Professional Knowledge and Skills; Communication (Written and Verbal)
Self starter, goal directed with proven ability to achieve results amidst a complex, often ambiguous work environment; ability work independently.
- Strong leadership skills (provides clear vision and direction, demonstrates integrity and courage, effective risk-taker, strong motivator, trusted coach, delivers results)
- Ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, employees and senior level executives, internally and externally.
- Ability to create and present interesting, informative and educational product presentations
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Work authorization for employment in Canada.
- Other skills: Able to walk and work in field plots, good written and verbal communication skills with all levels, presentation skills, concentration, memory and decision making all part of normal job. Daily travel, extended hours and overnight travel required.
- Environment: farm machinery can be loud, fields are dusty and dirty, and weather conductions can vary from hot and humid to cold and wet.
Preferred Experience & Education: - Preferred experience in sales of micronutrients and / or adjuvents a plus.
Preferred Competencies & Other Skills:
Percentage of Travel: 75%
Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, and employee development opportunities. Land OLakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land OLakes,Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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