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Digital Agriculture Representative

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Health Insurance

About the role

Summary:

We are seeking a Digital Agriculture Representative to bring practical, drone-based solutions to farmers and agricultural partners across Canada.

This is a customer-facing business development role focused on introducing drone technology to farmers, growers, and agricultural service providers. The successful candidate will combine relationship-building, product education, and practical sales follow-up to help customers understand where drones can create value on-farm.

What You'll Do:

  • Represent the company at farms, grower meetings, trade shows, field days, and agricultural events to demonstrate drone technology and generate qualified sales leads
  • Build trusted relationships with growers, agronomists, retailers, cooperatives, and agricultural service providers
  • Understand customer needs and recommend technology-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce input costs, and increase yields
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and product demonstrations
  • Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, engineering, operations) to align business strategies
  • Track pipeline activity, forecasts, and performance metrics using CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)

What You'll Bring:

  • Postsecondary education in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Agricultural Sciences, Urban Planning, or a related discipline

  • Some understanding of farming and environmental science

  • Ability to communicate complex concepts simply

  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and travelling to farms, attending agricultural events, and conducting in-person product conversations with growers and partners

  • Experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) is an asset

What We Offer:

  • Paid vacation days;
  • 5 paid sick days;
  • 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
  • RRSP program;
  • Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
  • 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
  • Ongoing training available;
  • Flexible hours of work based on position;
  • Employee Referral Program;
  • Employee Award Program;
  • Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
  • Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
  • Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.

This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs.   Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization. 

About Norsat International Inc.

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