Summer Sales Intern - Eastern Canada

ABOUT UPL:

UPL (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement. please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

(EOE) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage necessary sales activities involving external customers within a specific, assigned geographic area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Shadow Territory Sales Manager’s and/or Technical Service Manager’s during promotional / sales calls to retailers, distributors, key growers, and other key stakeholders throughout assigned sales territory.

· Assist Territory Sales Managers with presentations at key grower / customer meetings.

· Represent UPL at trade shows, meetings, and conventions within territory.

· Assist Territory Sales Manager and/or Technical Service Manager with demo / trial work within territory.

· Hands-on agronomic training by Territory Sales Manager’s and/or Technical Service Manager’s via crop scouting, product claim investigations, and trial work.

· Assist Territory Sales Manager with any other territory functions as deemed necessary by Territory Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Soil Science and/or related field.

· Valid driver’s license required.

· Customer service skills required to listen to the concerns of a customer and be able to address their needs.

· Interpersonal skills required to work with a wide variety of people each day, build relationships and network

· Must possess the ability to work within a highly regulated area.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

· Proficient Microsoft Office skills required including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

UPL COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities

Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments

Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers