Sales Representative

Agriculture Division posted on 1 November, 2024

About Us

Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equipment Ltd. is a Canadian-owned, family run business incorporated in 1954. With “roots” in agriculture irrigation, the company expanded into golf and landscape irrigation in 1984, and now manages three Ontario locations including Delhi, Burlington, and Concord.

Job Description

Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equipment Ltd is looking for a motivated, energetic, outgoing sales representative, who specializes in agricultural sales. This position includes, but is not limited to, pulling together products, resources, and services to strategically target the agricultural marketplace. This position will include serving an existing customer base, as well developing new customers by building and maintaining positive relationships based on a comprehensive understanding of customer needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Establishes a sound business relationship with a selected customer base in a marketing territory in order to serve the business needs of farmers and clients. This position includes an existing sales territory of Eastern Canada. This position requires targeting customers, visiting and communicating with farmers and clients to sell agricultural irrigation products and develop business plans with a number of significant customers.

Ensures that credit applications are in place before sales transactions are complete. Works in accordance with the Credit Manager to monitor receivables and works with clients to stay current on payments. Performs as a team member with other agricultural sale representatives at company tradeshows, within the marketplace, and represents the company in a positive manner.

Develops and maintains relationships with agricultural irrigation vendor representatives and other knowledgeable crop personnel to stay current on issues, opportunities and knowledge base. Also assists “in season” at the location for customer service needs.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

Understand the local Canadian agricultural system including crop production practices and needs
A sound knowledge of agricultural farming equipment, agricultural irrigation products and systems
Experience in agricultural service is considered an asset
Understand all basic administrative requirements
Agricultural Diploma is considered an asset
3-5 years of sales experience
Excellent customer service skills
Valid G driver’s license
Valid Canadian passport (some cross boarder travel may be required)
Bilingual is considered an asset

Type of employment: Full Time

Payment base: Salary

Benefits & Pension:

RRSP Match with Contribution
Life insurance
Health & Drug Insurance
Dental Insurance

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