Company description

Johnny’s Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr.  Today we are 100% Employee Owned.   Johnny’s mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service. 

Johnny’s is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

We are a strong, stable company focused on growth while still maintaining our small company feel and staying true to our roots.  Beautiful Central Maine, where our research farm, warehouse, and offices are located, is the perfect launching point for an active, four season lifestyle. Geographically situated halfway between Maine’s mountains and its 4500-mile-long coastline, we’re a short drive away from resorts, parks, and harbors renowned for a rich diversity of recreational and cultural opportunities.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny’s may be the place for you!

Job description

JOB TITLE: Canadian Sales Representative

                                                                                               

General Overview

Attaining long and short-term sales goals in a manner that aligns with JSS company goals and mission. Responsible for managing existing commercial growers and for developing new business in the territory.  This position is responsible for analyzing and communicating both the growers’ and competitors’ trends, organizing and managing events in the territory, developing, and fostering relationships with all levels within the grower’s business. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Sales Planning
   1. Develop a territory annual sales/business plan that includes goals, forecasts, strategies & budget mgmt.
2. Territory Management
   1. Responsible for the day-to-day execution of the territory annual sales plan.
   2. Work with top growers, building relationships and consulting on farms.
   3. Prospect commercial growers
   4. Communicate customer interaction in Salesforce & maintain all account data.
   5. Work with growers in territory to support product trials.
   6. Travel to regional trade shows and conduct grower visits.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Salesforce, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, sustainable agriculture, related science field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advising, training, or counseling commercial vegetable growers.
• 3 – 5 years-experience in the seed/agriculture industry.
• Vegetable, herb, or flower growing/farming experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel internationally.

JOHNNY’S SELECTED SEEDS was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr.  Today we are 100% Employee Owned.   Johnny’s mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.   

 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline