Opportunities

The opportunities to make a contribution at Dow AgroSciences are as diverse as our business and the people who work here. Our employees work in one of four business areas: Research and Development; Commercial (Sales and Marketing); Administration (Finance, Human Resources) and Operations/Manufacturing.

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Solutions Center Contract Sales Associate

Job Description:

Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. is an international leader in the discovery, development and marketing of crop protection, crop production, specialty products and Nexera* canola.  We require dynamic individuals who are seeking term employment.

As a Solutions Center Sales Associate, you will become a member of a highly effective sales team which utilizes leading edge technology to meet customer needs.  Your primary responsibilities include providing agronomic solutions to growers and other members of the agri-industry across the Prairies and completing outbound sales calls to strategic customers.  Customers will communicate with you by means of phone, fax and e-mail, creating solutions based sales opportunities.  Extensive training will be provided. Both training and employment is based at Dow AgroSciences head office in Calgary, Alberta.

Prospective candidates should have an agricultural background supported by formal education at the College or University level.  We offer 8 month employment contracts.

Qualifications:

  • Contract Associates shall possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self management, personal leadership, and listening skills are required.
  • Must be able to work in a strong team environment and be able to demonstrate initiative.
  • Relevant work experience and a strong background in agriculture would be a definite asset.  
  • Should be enrolled in or have completed a degree program of Agriculture, Business/Management, or Science.
  • Finally, successful applicants must have a sincere commitment to advancing agricultural productivity and to helping achieve Dow AgroSciences primary goal – contributing to the success of customers.

Other Information:

If you would like to grow in a people-oriented environment, experience job fulfillment, take advantage of an attractive compensation program, and launch your career in the agriculture industry, please email or fax your resume and cover letter to the attention of Barb Bjorkeland at babjorkeland@dow.com  or 1-888-296-6188.   Please specify your available start date.

Deadline Date for Applications:

Ongoing

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While the specific education and experience we seek vary by business area, there are several common characteristics we look for in candidates.

Education
The typical degrees that help prepare a person for a career at Dow AgroSciences are in the areas of Agriculture, Agronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Information Science and Business & Administration. Depending on the area we seek people with Administrative Diplomas, Bachelor's (B.Sc.), Masters (M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees.

Personal Characteristics
Because a successful career at Dow AgroSciences requires a variety of skills, we look for individuals who demonstrate the following characteristics:

·  Integrity ·  Problem-Solving Skills
· Academic Excellence · Customer/Market Focus
· Initiative · Leadership
· Excellent Communication Skills · Creativity
· Team-Building Skills · Motivation
· Interpersonal Effectiveness · Innovative

Business/Technical Skills
·  Agronomy ·  Animal Feed & Health
· Pesticides · Food/Microbiology
· Seed Technology · Research/Science
· IM/Computer · Plant Breeding
· Finance/Business/Marketing

We emphasize and seek these personal qualities in our future employees because our success depends on their abilities and their commitment to excellence. Employees who share that commitment will flourish in the Dow AgroSciences culture... and will enjoy significant opportunities.

Please submit your resume to the address below:

Dow AgroSciences
2100, 450 1 ST SW
Calgary AB  T2P 5H1