Sales Agronomist I

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable agriculture and customer success. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong business relationships while providing expert agronomic advice and conducting essential analyses. With a commitment to safety and integrity, you will be part of a team that values inclusion and strives for excellence in service. If you have a passion for agriculture and a desire to make a significant impact, this position is your chance to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in agri-business or customer service.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop business relations with customers for profitability.
• Conduct soil and water analysis for fertility management.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Agronomic Knowledge

Sales Experience

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Agriculture

Job description

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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.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; 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 will 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 will bring:

3+ 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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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