Sales Agronomist - Summer Student

About the Role

Are you a student looking to gain hands-on experience in agronomy and agricultural sales? As a Student Sales Agronomist, you’ll assist our team in providing crop recommendations, field scouting, and customer support while learning the ropes of agronomy services and input sales. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in crop protection, soil management, and customer relations in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

What you’ll do:

The Agronomist works to acquire knowledge and experience to establish credibility and to develop ongoing, profitable sales relationships with the Co-operative’s customers. Contributes to the overall success of the Agro team through support and cross promotion of Farm & Ranch and Petroleum services and products. Key responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Assist with crop scouting, soil sampling, and custom application services
• Support agronomy sales by learning how to engage with customers and identify opportunities
• Provide basic agronomic recommendations with guidance from senior staff
• Help organize and participate in grower meetings, crop tours, and training sessions
• Maintain customer lists and assist with inventory and documentation
• Learn about marketing and promotion of Crop Supplies services
• Follow safety standards and assist with general facility care

Who you Bring:

You are looking for a career in agriculture, and you have:

• Currently enrolled in an Agriculture-related program
• Interest in agricultural sales, agronomy, and crop management
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in the field and travel to customer sites as needed
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Eagerness to pursue certifications like CCA or MIA in the future

Why Join Us

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced agronomists
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience in ag sales and agronomy
• Opportunity to participate in our Student Development Program designed to gain experience and to set you up for employment after school
• Exposure to a variety of crops, products, and customer operations

• Supportive Co-operative environment that encourages learning and growth

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Who we are:

We’re a consumer cooperative, which means our association is owned by the people who purchase our products and use our services. Whether you are purchasing a cup of coffee or a field of fertilizer, you are helping to grow the economy right here at home. Each day we hope that together we can help build sustainable communities for our members, families, and friends.

At Valleyview Co-op, we strive to live our values of integrity, community, and excellence. We use those values to guide our actions and to help us make decisions. That is what makes us a different kind of business.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply by submitting your application through the careers section on Valleyview Co-op’s website at www.valleyviewco-op.crs