Crop Consulant

Nutrien; New Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks an entry-level, full-time position in Iowa to help expand crop input sales across multiple NE Iowa locations. You will work on-site with growers and team members to meet sales goals and ensure satisfaction.

This role welcomes candidates with an agriculture background; you will learn credit processes, prepare proposals, and support operations. Nutrien offers a collaborative environment and opportunities across a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; in lieu, 5+ years agriculture experience.
• 2+ years' experience in agriculture sales or related roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and interact with growers to increase agricultural inputs sales.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with on-time delivery and product quality.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow sales of proprietary products.
• Consult with growers on agricultural issues and prescribe actions.
• Perform initial credit review of customers and assist Credit Manager.
• Collect outstanding accounts receivable and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agriculture sales experience

Prospecting

Customer relationship management

Excel

Word

Education

University degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Type:
Full Time

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.; 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.

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions for multiple locations throughout the NE Iowa Division of Nutrien Ag Solutions. (Clinton, IA, Dyersville, IA, Edgewood, IA, Hopkinton, IA Independence, IA, La Porte City, IA, Preston, IA, Van Horne, IA, Waverly, IA, West Union, IA, Winthrop, IA, Wyoming, IA)

What you will do:

• Develop new prospects and interact with existing growers to increase agricultural inputs sales to meet and exceed sales goals. Manage sales to meet profit margin goals
• Assure customer satisfaction of products including, but not limited to on time and accurate delivery and quality of product
• Develop and implement strategies to increase the sales of proprietary products
• Consult with growers on agricultural issues and prescribe appropriate actions to resolve issues. Resolve issues associated with adverse product results
• Perform initial credit review of customers to understand credit risk. Provide necessary information to Credit Manager in order to choose credit limits
• Collect outstanding accounts receivables from customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• University degree preferred, in lieu of degree, 5+ years agriculture experience and high school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years' experience using standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry, as well as the application of agricultural chemicals
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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

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