Grower Services Account Manager - Jobs in Brampton, ON

Job Description

Interested in joining a private, family-owned, Canadian business Maple Lodge Farms is Canada’s largest poultry processor. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth – we are looking for committed and star players to join our team!Role Purpose:Create a preference for growers to purchase Maple Lodge offerings including feed and chicks, and delivering high quality birds for slaughter to Maple Lodge Farms. Deliver the Maple Lodge procurement and sales process with growers.Key Accountabilities and Activities:

• Acts as the account “Quarterback” for MLF Growers and makes daily calls on chicken farms to sell/service chicks and feed in a consultative manner with an overall focus on the sales process.
• Mid-cycle check in with MLF Growers to confirm orders and grower’s overall impression of flock performance.
• Attends industry functions and meetings from time to time to promote Maple Lodge Farms.
• Participates in Grower Services team meetings, either in person or via conference call.
• Communicates with all Grower Services team members and senior broiler planning specialist regarding the status of accounts and the performance of producers.
• Working with the Grower Services Field Technician Team, manage a grower list, executing the defined grower service sales model in a consultative manner.
• Coordinating in a team selling environment with the Grower Services Field Technician team, to provide the support services required by the grower.
• Delivering materials and knowledge related to the services provided and data captured in grower barns.
• Facilitate the sale of Chicks, Feed and the purchase of Chicken between growers and Maple Lodge Farms
• Delivering materials and knowledge related to the needs of growers.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum of two years of related experience and a demonstrated understanding of the production processes as it relates to broiler production including hatchery, broiler production, feed and slaughter an asset
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Understanding of fundamental bio security practices
• Team-player able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential
• General computer skills (MS Office), SharePoint.

Education and Certification:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field.

Competencies:

• Building Trust – Builds strong relationships on a foundation of trust, loyalty and authenticity.
• Driving for Results – Relentlessly pursues quantifiable and measurable results: identifies areas for improvement and executes changes as necessary.
• Communication & Listening – Encourages open and honest communication with the team, communicates messages clearly and concisely and listens attentively to others.
• Initiative – Proactively seeks new opportunities and challenges; takes ownership and accountability for enhancing results or minimizing problems.
• Builds Networks – Builds strong relationships with peers, partners and key stakeholders, cultivating meaningful connections.
• Awareness & Insight – Assesses one’s own abilities, understands how actions impact perceptions and thrives within our culture, climate and organization at all levels

Working conditions

• Field Based

Accessibility statementIn accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.We thank all applicants for applying, however only those chosen will be contacted.REQUIREMENTSIn the 1830s, the May family began raising chickens on a farm outside what is now Brampton, Ontario. They became a pillar of the community, and their proud tradition of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and humble family values inspire and guide us to this day.Quick Apply

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