Sales Agronomist

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in Canada is seeking a Sales-Agronomist to support grower customers with agronomic advice and product recommendations. You will help manage field trials, collect results, and present findings to enhance product uptake and customer success.

The role requires 2+ years in agronomy and sales, a Grade 12 or equivalent, and related post-secondary education. This is a full-time on-site position focused on local market development and customer support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applied agronomy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of Sales.

Responsibilities

• Recommend appropriate Nutrien products and fertilizer products to customers.
• Identify, procure and care for grower demonstration plots for varietal comparison purposes.
• Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare and forward progress reports.
• Plan and conduct the field testing of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy and optimize results under experimental protocol.
• Interact with Division and Branch Management to convey results and provide recommendations based on marketing requirements.
• Distribute variety information and recommendations to staff and customers. Present technical information related to seed varieties and other marketing programs.
• Assist in promotion and recommendation of Proven Seed varieties and Loveland Products and Echelon services to farm customers through product knowledge and local field trials.
• Identify local weed species, and be familiar with the biology and control of local pests.
• Interpret soil and tissue tests and recommend best practices for soil fertility management for local customers.

Skills

Sales

Agronomy

Education

Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business Certificate

Job description

https://jobs.nutrien.com/job/Sales-Agronomist/33262-en_US/

What You'll Do

• Recommend appropriate Nutrien products and fertilizer products to customers
• Identify, procure and care for grower demonstration plots for varietal comparison purposes
• Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare and forward progress reports
• Design and inspect program experiment, records, notes and seasonal staff logbooks. Ensure that application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weather condition are optimal
• Regularly search for new opportunities that will enhance or expand the Companys market presence
• Plan and conduct the field testing of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy and optimize results under experimental protocol
• Interact with Division and Branch Management to convey results and provide recommendations based on active knowledge of marketing requirements
• Distribute variety information and recommendations to staff and customers. Attend and participate in customer information meetings as directed. Present technical information related to seed varieties and other marketing programs
• Liaise with appropriate industry contacts
• Assist in promotion and recommendation of Proven Seed varieties and Loveland Products and Echelon. services to farm customers through product knowledge and local field trials
• Identify local weed species, and be familiar with the biology and control of local pests
• Interpret soil and tissue tests and required, and be able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management for local customers
• Understand proper method for soil or tissue testing for customers

What You'll Bring

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented with effective completion of Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education
• 2+ years of applied agronomy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of Sales