Sales Agronomist III

Nutrien Ag Solutions (Canada); Village of Amisk; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks a Sales Agronomist III in Alberta to drive agronomy product recommendations and field trials with local growers. You will analyze test outcomes, manage demonstration plots, and communicate results to support market growth.

The role requires 2+ years in agronomy, a Grade 12 equivalent with a related certificate, and a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time position based in Amisk, Alberta with travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with a Certificate in Agriculture or Agri-Business.
• 2+ years of applied agronomy experience or equivalent education.
• Valid class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Recommend Nutrien products and fertilizer to customers.
• Identify, procure and care for grower demonstration plots.
• Gather, analyze and interpret test results and prepare progress reports.
• Design and inspect program experiments and logs; ensure proper application.
• Explore opportunities to expand the company’s market presence.
• Plan field testing of designated research material using defined methods.
• Convey results to management and provide marketing recommendations.

Skills

Agronomy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Certificate in Agriculture or Agri-Business

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sales Agronomist III (34074)

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:

• 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 Company’s 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
• Valid class 5 driver’s license

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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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