Job Description:
Are you ready to join a trailblazing team in agriculture? PlantTape is leading the industry with the only automated transplanting system of its kind, helping growers reduce labor and increase efficiency. With over 100 machines operating globally and 1 billion plugs sold annually, PlantTape is expanding rapidly—and we’re looking for a passionate, driven individual to help us grow in Canada, our fastest-growing region!
Why Join PlantTape?
- Industry Innovation: Be part of a team transforming agriculture by offering a unique biodegradable tape technology that simplifies transplanting.
- Booming Market: Canada is our top growth region, providing endless potential to build relationships and drive sales in a rapidly expanding territory.
- Startup Culture with Strong Backing: Join a small, agile company with a solid financial foundation and a track record of success, all while enjoying a supportive, collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
- Built-in Customer Base: Work with a strong base of satisfied customers while developing new business opportunities.
- Travel Flexibility: This is a year-round role, with the grower season running from May to August. Outside of this season, you'll have opportunities to meet with potential customers in other growing regions across Canada and travel internationally to the US.
- Financial Stability and Growth: PlantTape has had its best two years yet, setting the stage for continued growth and success.
- Customization for Clients: As a nimble company, PlantTape adapts to meet the specific needs of each grower, providing tailored solutions that truly make a difference.
We’re Looking for a Sales Representative to Join Our Team!
As a Sales Representative, you’ll build and maintain strong business relationships with new and existing clients in Canada, focusing primarily on Ontario and Quebec. You’ll play a key role in driving sales growth, overseeing trial plantings, and ensuring the success of the PlantTape system.
What You’ll Do:
- Grow Sales Volume: Engage with new and current growers to expand our presence in the Canadian market.
- On-Site Support: Attend plantings to ensure smooth operations of the PlantTape system, troubleshooting as needed.
- Collaborate with Nurseries: Partner with nurseries to expand volume and maintain product quality.
- Sales Planning: Develop and execute a territory sales plan in collaboration with the Regional Manager.
- Provide Training: Offer hands-on customer support, setting up equipment, and overseeing operations.
- Track Customer Activity: Report customer engagement to leadership and ensure high satisfaction levels.
- Participate in Events: Coordinate equipment trials and demonstrations, and participate in industry events, like tradeshows.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in ag-business or a related field (preferred).
- 1-3 Years of Ag Sales Experience (seed, equipment, Ag tech, irrigation, fertilizer).
- Mechanical Knowledge: Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual Advantage: Fluency in English; French is a plus!
- Willingness to Travel: Be prepared to travel extensively across Canada and internationally.
Excited to Grow with Us? If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and work with salt-of-the-earth farmers daily, we want to hear from you! Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity to be part of PlantTape’s journey in revolutionizing agriculture.
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