Sales Agronomist II

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Alberta; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider in Alberta is seeking an Agronomy Advisor to recommend products, conduct field tests, and support growers. Candidates should have a certificate in agriculture or agri-business and 2+ years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license is required. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• 2+ years of applied agronomy.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recommend Nutrien and fertilizer products to customers.
• Identify and care for grower demonstration plots.
• Prepare progress reports on test results.
• Conduct field testing of designated research material.
• Interact with management to convey results.

Skills

Experience in agronomy

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Education

Certificate in Agriculture or Agri-Business

Job description

Overview

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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, with a purpose to Feeding the Future. We’re guided by safety, inclusion, integrity, and results, and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, belongs, 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 helped growers achieve the highest yields with sustainable solutions, offering products including 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 strive to serve growers' needs and provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Join Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions to grow your career.

What you will do

• Recommend appropriate Nutrien 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 progress reports.
• Design and inspect program experiments, records, notes and seasonal staff logs; ensure that seeding, fertility and pesticide applications occur when weather conditions are optimal.
• Regularly search for new opportunities to enhance or expand the Company’s market presence.
• Plan and conduct field testing of designated research material using defined methods to 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; 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, 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; understand proper methods for soil or tissue testing for customers.

What you will bring

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented with 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.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

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This job will remain posted until filled. Background checks and possibly a substance test may be required. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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