Green Valley Fertilizer is a subsidiary of Richardson International Limited, a leading Canadian agribusiness. Located in Abbotsford, B.C., Green Valley’s custom blending and packaging facility supplies a wide range of crop input products to meet the diverse needs of agriculture and horticulture production both locally and throughout British Columbia.

We currently have an opening for a Sales Agronomist.

Sales Agronomist 
This position reports to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for maintaining and building relationships with existing and new customers; identifying and developing profitable opportunities to market fertilizer, crop protection and seed; and assisting with account collections.

The ideal candidate will possess a Degree/Diploma in Agronomy or Horticulture and/or an equivalent combination of education with a minimum of 3 years sales experience.

Attributes include: excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A background in agriculture production would be considered an asset. Richardson offers excellent compensation, pension, flexible benefit plans, training and career development opportunities. If you are interested in joining a successful, dynamic and growing organization, come interview with us!

Qualified candidates can forward a cover letter and resume, in confidence, by November 21, 2008 to: Green Valley Fertilizer Limited; 33815 Enterprise Avenue; Abbotsford, BC. V2S 7T9; Fax: (604) 852-9655; Email BY CLICKING ON "APPLY TO THIS POSITION"

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self identify.