Seed Sales Representative

Nutrien; Ekron (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks a results-oriented sales professional in Kentucky to expand agricultural inputs revenue with growers. You will build relationships, identify prospects, and manage product lines including seed, chemicals, and fertilizer.

The role requires 2+ years in ag sales, strong customer service, and ability to coordinate credit and delivery. You will partner with finance and operations to ensure timely, accurate service and drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred; 5+ years agriculture experience if no degree.
• 2+ years’ experience using standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Credit review

MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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

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.