Sales Summer Student - Alberta

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Objectives:

• Develop customer relationship skills by working with and observing interactions between Territory Manager (TM) and growers.
• Obtain experience with presentation skills and working in a team environment.
• Gain experience with regional crops, and UPL product portfolio.
• Positive summer experience to enhance future skills as a qualified candidate for full-time employment with UPL.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Agriculture-related Bachelor's degree or Agriculture diploma from an accredited program Agri-business or Agronomy major preferred.
• Completion of at least 2nd year of study desired.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Skilled in computer use (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Superior work ethic and highly motivated.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills/experience desired.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making.
• Basic knowledge of farming practices.
• Agriculture/agronomy background is preferred.

Job Duties: 

• Join Sales rep on sales calls with key retailers and farm customers.
• Work independently to assist Sales reps in their territories.
• Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with TM’s and customers.
• Assist in the management of demo plots where product data is collected, analyzed, and summarized.
• Contribute to social media content.
• Maintain and observe safe working and driving conditions.

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle
• Compensation for Cell Phone
• Home Office
• Computer
• Company Credit Card

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs