Richardson Pioneer Limited is a subsidiary of Richardson International Limited.  Richardson is Canada’s largest privately owned agribusiness, with offices and operational facilities in six Canadian provinces.  Through its core activities in grain handling and merchandising, crop inputs sales and services and canola processing, Richardson is proud to link farm production to domestic and world markets.  We currently have an opening at our facility located in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

AREA MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for developing a market growth strategy; identifying grain merchandising and crop input opportunities to maximize profitability coupled with establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships. Specific responsibilities include providing contract services to customers; purchasing and grading grain; coordinating the logistics for grain movement; and credit management.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/Degree in Agriculture/Business; 2-5 years of related agriculture experience in a merchandising role would be considered an asset, above average communication, leadership and organizational skills, problem solving and decision making skills and knowledge of environment, health and safety standards and Microsoft applications.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter and resume, indicating position and location(s) of interest, by January 16, 2009 to: