Sales Agronomist II

Job summary

Develop and maintain profitable business relationships with customers by providing expert agronomic advice and technical recommendations. Conduct various agricultural analyses to optimize soil fertility and manage customer profiles to prioritize service requirements.

Job details

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions. What You'll Do Develop and maintain effective business relations with current and potential customers, based on an approach to target customers that would result in a profitable business relationship Provide agronomic information and advice to current and potential customers – arranging for access to specialists and learning opportunities where necessary Conduct soil, tissue, weed, pest, and water analysis to recommend best practices for soil fertility management to customers Research and respond to technical inquiries Maintain and analyze a database/record of customer profiles (product usage and service requirements) to identify, categorize, and prioritize customer base Communicate a variety of information and recommendations to staff and customers Maintain knowledge of Nutrien Ag Solutions product offerings, including features, benefits, and uses Champion Nutrien’s culture of care and comply with Nutrien, industry regulatory, and EH&S standards What You'll Bring 5+ years of progressively responsible agri-business and/or other related customer service function Post-secondary education in Agriculture; equivalent in experience may be considered 2+ years of sales experience Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license CCA or P.Ag. accreditation, or ability to obtain Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law. Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

What you’ll do

Develop and maintain profitable business relationships with customers by providing expert agronomic advice and technical recommendations. Conduct various agricultural analyses to optimize soil fertility and manage customer profiles to prioritize service requirements.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of agri-business or customer service experience, including at least 2 years of sales experience. A post-secondary education in Agriculture and a valid Canadian driver's license are required, with CCA or P.Ag. accreditation preferred.

Listed skills

• Sales · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Agronomy
• Sales
• Customer Relationship Management
• Soil Analysis
• Tissue Analysis
• Weed Management
• Pest Management
• Water Analysis
• Soil Fertility Management
• Technical Consulting
• Database Management
• Agricultural Services

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Sales
• Science & Research
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail