Sales Agronomist - Upper Midwest

NAS Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 105,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation

Work‑life balance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

NAS Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC is seeking a Sales Agronomist to drive growth by providing technical agronomic support, dealer education, customer training, and field research. You will work with Regional and District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to promote value-added crop nutrition programs and build customer loyalty.

This role requires 3-7 years in agronomy or related fields, strong crop knowledge, and the ability to travel 40-60% including overnight trips.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of agronomic, retail, crop consulting, or related agricultural experience.
• Strong knowledge of corn, soybean, small grains, and high-value crop production systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 40-60%, including overnight travel.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification preferred.
• Experience with liquid fertilizer systems and in-season fertility programs preferred.
• Experience supporting agricultural retailers and sales teams preferred.
• Experience conducting field research and demonstration trials preferred.
• Precision agriculture experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research and field trial programs.
• Assist in the agronomic training and development of other Nachurs personnel.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, producer organizations, research institutions, and extension agencies.
• Provide diagnostic and troubleshooting support related to Nachurs products.
• Partner with sales personnel on direct farm visits to growers to promote products, generate interest, and build customer loyalty.
• Participate in grower meetings, customer events, and trade shows as required.
• Support activities designed to strengthen awareness of and loyalty to the Nachurs brand.
• Provide technical agronomic expertise, dealer education, customer training, and field research support.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to position value-added crop nutrition programs.
• Deliver science-based recommendations and practical field insights that help customers maximize crop performance.

Skills

Agronomic experience

Crop knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

CCA certification

Fertilizer systems

Retail support

Field trials

Precision agriculture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Crop Science/Soil Science

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur‑Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Role Overview:

The Sales Agronomist is responsible for driving sales growth by providing technical agronomic support, dealer education, customer training, and field research. This role partners with Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to position value-added crop nutrition programs through science-based recommendations and practical field experience. As the technical resource for the region, the Sales Agronomist helps customers maximize crop performance while supporting sales initiatives through education, demonstrations, and data-driven recommendations. The position also supports brand loyalty, research efforts, and the successful implementation of the Nachurs product portfolio.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Develop and oversee research and field trial programs
• Assist in the agronomic training and development of other Nachurs personnel
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, producer organizations, research institutions, and extension agencies
• Provide diagnostic and troubleshooting support related to Nachurs products
• Partner with sales personnel on direct farm visits to growers to promote products, generate interest, and build customer loyalty
• Participate in grower meetings, customer events, and trade shows as required
• Support activities designed to strengthen awareness of and loyalty to the Nachurs brand
• Provide technical agronomic expertise, dealer education, customer training, and field research support
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to position value-added crop nutrition programs
• Deliver science-based recommendations and practical field insights that help customers maximize crop performance
• Support sales initiatives through demonstrations, education programs, and data-driven agronomic recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Role:

• 3-7 years of agronomic, retail, crop consulting, or related agricultural experience
• Strong knowledge of corn, soybean, small grains, and high-value crop production systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 40-60%, including overnight travel
• Valid driver's license
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification preferred
• Experience with liquid fertilizer systems and in-season fertility programs preferred
• Experience supporting agricultural retailers and sales teams preferred
• Experience conducting field research and demonstration trials preferred
• Precision agriculture experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related field

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:

• Ability to leverage agronomic data, field trial results, and precision agriculture technologies to support data-driven recommendations and decision-making
• Proficiency with digital collaboration, communication, and customer relationship management tools to support dealer, grower, and sales team engagement
• Comfort adopting emerging technologies, including AI-powered productivity tools, automation solutions, and digital platforms that improve efficiency and customer support

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You are a strong communicator with excellent verbal, written, and multi-channel communication skills, including phone, email, and text
• You have the ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers, peers, management, and support resources while demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and customer service
• You have strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments simultaneously
• You can influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders without formal authority
• You're positive, energetic, and motivated to support both internal and external customers
• You enjoy challenging the status quo and developing solutions that drive continuous improvement
• You bring a collaborative and customer‑focused approach to achieving business and sales objectives

Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $104,900 - $146,920. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

• vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k)
• Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work‑life balance and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy‑in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS (Wilbur‑Ellis business):

For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision‑placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.

Job Culture and Values:

LEARN MORE Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work‑life balance and more.

Purpose & Values: Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur‑Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family‑owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close‑knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.