Sales Agronomist – Gleichen, AB
Paterson Grain is looking for a driven, relationship-focused Sales Agronomist to take ownership of a key territory and help expand our presence in the region. If you’re someone who thrives on building trust with producers, spotting opportunities, and turning agronomic expertise into measurable business growth, this is your role.
This is a field-first, customer-facing position where your ability to connect, influence, and deliver results will directly impact your success.
Why Paterson Grain
From seed to finished product, Paterson Grain is deeply embedded in every stage of the agricultural value chain. As part of Paterson GlobalFoods, a family-owned company with over a century of history, we combine stability with entrepreneurial thinking.
With operations across the Canadian prairies and a global footprint spanning Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we offer something few competitors can: true vertical integration from crop inputs and financing to grain handling, transportation, and export.
Responsibilities
This role sits at the intersection of sales, agronomy, and business development.
· Manage and grow a customer portfolio by building strong, trusted relationships with producers
· Drive revenue by identifying opportunities, cross-selling inputs, and expanding market share
· Deliver high-quality agronomic advice that translates into real on-farm results and repeat business
· Develop and execute territory plans, including sales targets, forecasting, and growth strategies
· Position and promote new products and innovations in collaboration with suppliers
· Act as a key advisor and partner to your customers helping them make confident, profitable decisions
· Support operational and team initiatives alongside the Location Manager
Qualifications
· Professional designation (P.Ag or CCA)
· Degree or diploma in Agriculture (or strong equivalent experience)
· 2–3+ years in sales agronomy or a similar customer-facing ag role
· A natural ability to build relationships and influence decisions
· Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
· A proactive, optimistic, and competitive mindset
· Experience with Microsoft Office (Tronia is an asset)
Compensation
· Competitive compensation based on years of experience + performance-based bonuses
· Medical & dental benefits
· Career growth within a vertically integrated and global organization
· Ongoing training and development
· Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs
· Paid vacation and sick days
· Employee referral bonus program
About Paterson Grain
Paterson Grain has built its reputation on quality, innovation, and customer-first service for over 100 years. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver unmatched value to Canadian producers, from inputs to global markets.
We don’t just participate in the grain industry, we’re deeply embedded in it, constantly adapting to global shifts and finding new ways to create advantage for our customers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $95,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
