Sales Agronomist

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Darlingford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Manitoba is seeking an individual with agronomy expertise to recommend crop products and manage research plots. The role requires effective communication and analytical skills, coupled with a strong understanding of agricultural practices. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and at least two years of practical experience in agronomy. This position offers a chance to grow in a responsible and inclusive workplace, contributing to sustainable agriculture and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent education.
• 2+ years of applied agronomy or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Recommend appropriate products and fertilizers.
• Identify and maintain grower demonstration plots.
• Conduct field testing of designated research material.
• Interpret soil and tissue tests for management recommendations.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Certificate in Agriculture

Agri-Business Certificate

Job description

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

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:

• Recommend appropriateNutrienproducts and fertilizer products to customers.
• Identify,procureandcare forgrower demonstration plots forvarietalcomparison purposes.
• Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare andforwardprogress reports.
• Design and inspect programexperiment, records, notes and seasonal staff logbooks. Ensure that application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weatherconditionareoptimal.
• Regularlysearch for new opportunities that will enhance or expand the Company’s market presence.
• Plan and conduct the field testing of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy andoptimizeresults under experimental protocol.
• Interact with Division and Branch Management to convey results and provide recommendations based on active knowledge of marketing requirements.
• Distributevarietyinformation and recommendations to staff and customers. Attend andparticipatein customer information meetings as directed. Present technical information related to seed varieties and other marketing programs.
• Liaise withappropriate industrycontacts.
• Assistin promotion and recommendation of Proven Seed varieties and Loveland Products and Echelon.services to farm customers through product knowledge and local field trials.
• Identifylocal weedspecies, andbe familiar with the biology and control of local pests.
• Interpret soil and tissue tests andrequired, andbe able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management for local customers.
• Understand propermethodfor soil or tissue testing for customers.

What You'll Bring:

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented witheffectivecompletion 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.
• Valid class 5 driver's license.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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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.

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At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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