Paterson Grain is currently seeking a hardworking professional to fill the role of Fertilizer Product Manager. The fertilizer product manager is a member of the divisional leadership team with specific responsibility for the results of the retail fertilizer business. The position leads the sales, marketing, supply chain and transportation efforts of the fertilizer product line. The product manager is a leader for the country location teams, is supported by product coordinators and works closely with the wholesale and trucking divisions.
Responsibilities:
- Price discovery and pricing for bulk products
- Coaching sales staff
- Product portfolio design and communication of market and product information
- Guide customer-based marketing approach
- Effectively communicate commodity market updates and product knowledge
- Lead demand forecasting, inventory planning, risk management, and logistical execution
- Combine input from local teams with market conditions and assemble product movement forecasts
- Develop positioning plans for bulk commodities that align market exposure strategies with operational needs to achieve profitability goals while managing risk and ensuring supply availability
- Leads logistical execution including truck and retail transport from warehouses to retail facilities and customers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business or Economics.
- Experience in the agriculture industry is preferred and familiarity with commodity markets, fertilizer and farming practices are an asset.
- Sales coaching is a key aspect of the job, interpersonal skills and desire to work with people are essential.
- Ability to coach and develop in the areas of sales, sales process and negotiations
- Quantitative acumen, comfort with numbers, organizational skills, attention to detail and experience with business software are essential.
- Experience with and ability to manage inventory positions, pricing and margins, budgets, financial statements and supply chain schedules.
Benefits:
- Attractive compensation package including company paid medical & dental benefits
- Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs
- On the job training & development and career growth opportunities
- Paid vacation and personal days.
Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long-term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers. Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non-GMO programs. Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.