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Viterra is seeking a Customer Account Representative. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring grain products by building relationships directly with farm customers within a geographical area. The Customer Account Representative adds value to both Viterra and farm customers through educating and delivering information on grain marketing and contract programs that will maximize their business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact producers regarding customer strategies in order to increase awareness of customer/business needs
• Coordinate logistics of contracts and related administrative requirements
• Execute programs within an assigned market centre in order to meet budgeted grain volumes and margins
• Maintain and analyze a database of customer profiles
• Drive and facilitate the competitive grain contracts offered at Viterra
• Analyze current and future agricultural trends and service needs
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with current and potential customers
• Negotiate grain contracts from a defined client base within a specific area

Knowledge And Skills

• Honest and works with integrity
• Basic understanding of the Canadian Grain Industry
• Open to and motivated by change
• Proven experience in customer service or sales capacity
• Efficient in MS office and experience utilizing relevant computer software programs
• Personable and willing to work with diverse and challenging customers
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Education And Qualifications

• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture or other sales related customer service functions
• Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Business Administration or Sales and Marketing (or equivalent post-secondary education)

Primary location to be determined based on successful applicant.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.

Employment Type

Regular

Posting Close Date

6/22/2023