Crop Inputs Manager

March 10, 2021 Agriculture / Forestry

Job Overview

Job title: Crop Inputs Manager

Company: Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited

Job description: Crop Inputs Manager

Joffre, AB

Join a team that shares your passion and enthusiasm for Canadian Agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for an organized, self-motivated and attentive individual to bring their skills and experience to a fast-paced environment in the role of Crop Inputs Manager based at our facility in Joffre, AB.

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

P&H’s roots go back over 100 years, and we have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain trading, handling and merchandising, as well as crop inputs, flour milling and feed mills.

Skills and experience for the next step in your career.

As the Crop Inputs Manager, you will be responsible for managing the development and operation of a profitable crop inputs business. This position will report to the General Manager and works closely with Customer Service Representatives and the facility staff to ensure that business is running efficiently. Your effective leadership skills will provide direction to sales and operational staff in the implementation and delivery of annual and seasonal plans.

Your day to day duties and responsibilities will include:

Growing the volume of the crop inputs business with existing customers and proactively seeking out new business opportunities;
Coaching & mentoring customer service representatives;
A hands on approach to the set up and operation of the Seed Plant, Chemical and Fertilizer facilities;
Monitoring market developments and updates to determine competitive price offerings;
Promoting P&H’s service programs;
Manage third party application for dry floating;
Developing annual plans & budgets;
Management and application of credit and collection programs;
Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate should enter the position with the following qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in a role managing or related to the sales of crop inputs;
Diploma or Degree in business, agriculture or equivalent experience considered;
Certified Crop Advisor, P. Ag., or related designation would be an asset;
1 -2 years’ experience in a supervisory role;
Thorough knowledge of the crop input and grain business;
Working knowledge of profit and loss statements;
Ability to network and build relationships while providing excellent customer service.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about us at

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. We welcome applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.