Account Manager

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Key Account Manager on a temporary 18-month basis on our Ag Solutions team. This position is a remote opportunity and is based in the greater Saskatoon, SK.

Are you interested in growing our Ag business and delivering value through trusted advisory relationships with the agribusiness teams and local Co-ops? If this sounds like you apply today!

What you’ll do:

• Represent the Ag Solutions vision and brand as a holistic entity, foster and enable two-way communication, and lead with a customer-centric (both local Co-op and farm customer) approach in all business interactions
• Develop and maintain strong, and trusted advisory relationships with key retail influencers (GM’s/CEO’s); bring both quantitative and qualitative value to the CRS by understanding their needs.
• Ensure operational KPIs are identified and included in the business plan; measure, track, and report on KPIs; apply continuous improvement logic to operational KPIs.
• Coach local teams on Ag Solutions sales through understanding how to leverage differentiated offers, exclusive brands, and operational campaigns with accompanying tools and resources.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely with General Managers, Operations Managers, Division Managers, Agro Managers and Agronomists and will report into the Senior Manager, Key Accounts. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, expertise, and results.

Why it matters:

Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, crop supplies and fertilizer business.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

Have 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in sales, including 3 + years in the agriculture industry, preference in Ag Equipment.

Have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 15, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete substance test, criminal record check and provide a drivers abstract in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.