Crop Inputs Merchant
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full Time
P&H Grain
Mid Level
Crop Inputs Merchant
Parrish & Heimbecker
Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Crop Inputs Merchant. This role can be based in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba, with only one successful candidate being selected.P&H Grain
The P&H Grain Division is a comprehensive grain and crop input network, operating across approximately 45 locations in the prairie provinces, Ontario and Quebec. Our strategically positioned facilities, including grain elevators, rail sidings, inland terminals, and specialized export terminals, ensure that we effectively match producer grain with the needs of both domestic and export end users. As a full-service agri-retailer, we provide farming communities with a full range of quality crop input products and agronomic solutions, encompassing crop protection products, certified seeds, nutrients, and custom applications.Benefits
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:- Learning and Development Programs
- Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Wellness Program
- Company Events
Your Role
As a Crop Inputs Merchant, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the merchandising strategy for crop protection and seed products.Day to Day
- Lead the development and communication of a strategic plan for the crop protection and seed products business
- Provide indirect leadership to Crop Inputs Managers and Crop Input Service Representatives to support professional development, customer relationships, and sales growth
- Oversee the planning and forecasting function with Crop Input Managers to ensure timely and accurate plans
- Build and maintain supplier relationships and distribution channels
- Set pricing strategies for crop protection and seed products across locations
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop programs and effectively communicate execution plans to sales teams
- Coordinate logistics and distribution activities, including trucking, warehousing, and product storage, to ensure seasonal availability and off‑season efficiency
- Allocate products to the appropriate locations ensuring optimal sales targets are met
- Foster team alignment by clearly communicating organizational goals and priorities
Qualifications
- At least four (4) years’ experience in the agricultural field, specifically in crop inputs
- Experience in planning logistics and managing inventory is an asset
- Post-secondary education in a related field such as AgriBusiness or Business Administration is an asset
- Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) or Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) designation (or the ability to obtain) is an asset
- In-depth knowledge of crop protection products and agronomy
- Demonstrated customer service, sales, and negotiation skills, with strong relationship-building and collaboration abilities
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence decisions confidentially and strategically
- Ability to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of products, regulatory requirements, and industry developments related to chemicals and seeds
- Must be able to travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Application Suite
Work and grow with a family-owned company.
Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. 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 80 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 merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution, animal feed production, egg grading and processing.
To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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. P&H welcomes and encourages 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 for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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