Division Manager - Pacific

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and family support

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited is seeking a results-driven Division Leader for California operations. You will oversee daily division operations, own the P&L, and drive revenue and margin growth across seed, fertilizer, and chemical shelves. Lead and develop a high-performing team of branch managers in a large agribusiness network.

Travel extensively to multiple locations is required. You will monitor market trends, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of safety and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Economics or related business/technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in the agriculture industry.
• 3+ years of management, including cost control, talent development, and value-add sales.
• Understanding of Federal and State regulations related to agriculture.
• Experience with financial statements with previous full P/L responsibility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers and related processes.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and retain employees.
• Working knowledge of computers and various business software.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of division daily operations to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Own division P&L, delivering on revenue, margin, and expense targets.
• Drive sales growth across seed, fertilizer and chemical shelves.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to inform strategy.
• Ensure operational excellence across locations (inventory, logistics, asset utilization).
• Build strong relationships with growers and key stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of branch managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and sustain positive cultural change that aligns teams to company values and supports long-term performance.
• Build a strong talent pipeline and succession plan across the division.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all facilities.
• Use data, analytics, and market intelligence to make informed decisions.
• Budget process and allocation for division.
• Develop acquisition and expansion strategies.
• Extensive travel by vehicle required.

Skills

Agriculture experience

P/L responsibility

Leadership & coaching

Budgeting & finance

Stakeholder relationships

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s in Ag Economics

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

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:

• Direct all aspects of division daily operations to ensure efficiency and profitability
• Own division P&L, delivering on revenue, margin, and expense targets
• Drive sales growth across seed, fertilizer and chemical shelves
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to inform strategy
• Ensure operational excellence across locations (inventory, logistics, asset utilization)
• Build strong relationships with growers and key stakeholders
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of branch managers
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Lead and sustain positive cultural change that aligns teams to company values, strengthens engagement, and supports long-term business performance
• Build a strong talent pipeline and succession plan across the division
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all facilities
• Use data, analytics, and market intelligence to make informed decisions
• Budget process and allocation for division
• Develop acquisition and expansion strategies
• Extensive travel by vehicle required
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Economics or related business/technical degree required
• 5+ years of experience in agriculture industry
• 3+ years management including cost control, talent development, and value-add sales
• Understanding of relative Federal and State regulations
• Experience with financial statements with previous full P/L responsibility preferred
• Strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry, as well as the application of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and retain employees
• Working knowledge of computers and various software packages used in business applications

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

The salary range for this role, in California, is between $140,000 - $185,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

• We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week.
• In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.
• Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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.

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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 agreat responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees andshareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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