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This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Advisory Lead, Eastern Prairies will lead, implement and execute all sales strategy and tactics within an area. In this role, you will use your interpersonal skills to provide direction to supervisors and frontline sales workforce professionals. You will lead all aspects of grain advisory services activities for a portfolio of products or services within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This role is an active member of the regional leadership team.
**This role offers a remote work opportunity. Preference will be given to candidates within Manitoba or Saskatchewan. **
Key Accountabilities
- Evaluate market potential and sales status.
- Plan, organize and set strategic direction for our grain advisory services portfolio.
- Plan and organize sales programs, including sales methodologies, incentives, special campaigns and professional training for personnel.
- Gain in depth general industry as well as deep local market knowledge.
- Establish budget and targets for the grain advisory portfolio.
- Collaborate with the regional leadership team on cross functional initiatives to drive customer value and experience.
- Supervise the daily sales activities, executing and deploying the sales plans, vision and goals.
- Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma/certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
- Possess a valid Canadian Full Class 5 Driver’s Licence in good standing, authorizing you to drive independently during the course of your employment
- Ability to travel up to 25% within Saskatchewan and Manitoba
- Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of supervisory experience
- Previous experience within a grain or grain advisory leadership role
- Consulting services or entrepreneurial experience
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