Product Mgr

Nutrien; Fairfield (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,500 - 149,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability coverage

Paid vacation and personal leave

Retirement savings with employer matching

Job summary

Nutrien, located in Fairfield, Iowa, is seeking an experienced professional to coordinate pre-commercial product field trial research and conduct performance analysis. This role requires significant experience in agronomy retail operations, with a strong focus on business analytics and communication with key stakeholders.

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and excellent communication skills are essential. The position involves 30% to 40% regional travel and is eligible for an attractive benefits package, including medical and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in agronomy retail operations or related area.
• Ability to travel regionally 30% to 40%.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-commercial product field trial research.
• Conduct pre-commercial product performance analysis.
• Support Area Manager in key activities.

Skills

Agricultural sales or marketing

Business analytics

Technical proficiency in software

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Training and education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate pre-commercial product field trial research, walk field trials, and take plot notes
• Conduct pre-commercial product performance analysis and provide advancement recommendations
• Conduct demand planning, product lifecycle management, and product utilization activities
• Participate in Region forecast activities to support U.S. production plan
• Perform as a technical expert for commercial product characterization, performance, and placement
• Develop product highlight messages and routine communication schedule
• Serve as a business partner to Region Seed Manager, Area Manager, and Territory Managers
• Conduct product training using a train-the-trainer model for key stakeholders such as Area Manager, Territory Managers, Seed Managers, Agronomists, and select Crop Consultants and support these individuals throughout the year
• Participate in product training field days and key meetings to train, coach, and support key stakeholders in accurately and confidently representing products during training events
• Support Area Manager in key activities including but not limited to: commercial product testing strategy, demand creation, product pricing, and assessment of product performance
• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of education
• 8 years of progressive experience in agronomy retail operations, agricultural sales or marketing, or comparable manufacturing environment
• Technical proficiency with a variety of software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI) accompanied by a strong aptitude for business analytics
• Ability to travel regionally 30% to 40%. This may increase during peak season
• Valid driver's license is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to correspond comfortably and professionally with a variety of team members, customers, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to train, educate, and consult key stakeholders on product performance and placement recommendations and support product performance inquiries as needed
• High proficiency in experimental design and analysis, developing analytical insights from data, and translating those insights visually into clear and compelling presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to articulate long-term plans through a series of shorter-term benchmarks and objectives
• Proven success managing multiple projects and working with teams to achieve a common goal
• Demonstrated ability to influence others to grow our seed business
• Experience achieving results through cross-functional teams
• Ability to establish trust with others and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and integrity

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role, in Minnesota location, is between $95,500 - $149,930. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.