Sales Agronomist II

Nutrien Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ltd. in Alberta seeks an experienced agribusiness professional to develop and maintain strong customer relationships and provide agronomic guidance.

You will conduct soil, tissue, weed, and water analyses to advise best practices, manage customer profiles, and communicate recommendations to staff and customers, while staying current on Nutrien Ag Solutions offerings. The role requires post-secondary agriculture education, sales experience, a valid Canadian driver’s license, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agri-business and/or customer service
• 2+ years of sales experience
• Post-secondary education in Agriculture; equivalent may be considered
• Valid Canadian driver’s license
• CCA or P.Ag. accreditation, or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective business relations with current and potential customers for profitable relationships
• Provide agronomic information and advice, coordinating access to specialists as needed
• Conduct soil, tissue, weed, and water analysis to recommend best soil fertility practices
• Research and respond to technical inquiries
• Maintain and analyze customer profiles to identify and prioritize the customer base
• Communicate information and recommendations to staff and customers
• Maintain knowledge of Nutrien Ag Solutions product offerings and uses
• Champion Nutrien’s culture of care and comply with EH&S standards

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: 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

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.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

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