Crop Consultant - Seed, Chemical and Fertilizer; Agriculture Sales

Nutrien; Ekron (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien seeks an experienced sales professional to join their team in Ekron, Kentucky. In this role, you will develop and manage relationships with growers, increasing sales of agricultural inputs while ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a background in agriculture, with at least 2 years of experience, and familiarity with agricultural chemicals and sales. This is an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. Join us in our mission of Feeding the Future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years agriculture experience and high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience using standard concepts and practices in agriculture.
• CCA certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and manage agricultural inputs sales.
• Assure customer satisfaction and resolve product-related issues.
• Collect outstanding accounts receivables from customers.

Skills

Sales experience in agriculture with seed, chemical and fertilizer

Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel

Understanding of agricultural issues and solutions

Education

University degree preferred, or 5+ years agriculture experience

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

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

• 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’ll 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.
• CCA preferred, not required.
• Sales experience in agriculture with seed, chemical and fertilizer required.

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. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.