Seed Sales Representative

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc; Mingo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. in Iowa is seeking a Seed Sales Representative to grow the seed business with Bayer, Dyna-Gro, Brevant, and NK brands across the assigned territory.

You will partner with Nutrien stores, and work with farmers daily as a trusted advisor using digital agronomy tools and Seed Advisor resources. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in agriculture (or related field) preferred, 2+ years in seed sales or marketing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or closely related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in sales or marketing management in seed role preferred.
• Passion for selling seed and working directly with farmers daily.
• Strong sales ability with a proven track record of success.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication; ability to influence across levels.
• Digital proficiency to support Seed Advisor and Digital Agronomy tools; proficient in Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Connect with growers to grow sales of seed partners in the assigned territory.
• Maintain and grow seed sales in the territory.
• Collaborate with division leadership to develop and execute a business plan for profitable seed growth.
• Coordinate with Nutrien retail stores within territory for alignment and maximum seed sales.
• Engage with farmers daily as a trusted advisor using digital agronomy tools.
• Build brand awareness and place best portfolio on each farmer's field.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Digital tools familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture

2-year degree + experience

Tools

Seed Advisor tools

Digital Agronomy tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Seed Sales Representative (33400)

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:

• Connect directly with growers to develop and grow the sales of the strategic Nutrien seed partners (Bayer, Dyna-Gro, Brevant, NK) in the assigned sales territory
• Responsible for the maintenance and growth of seed sales in the assigned territory
• Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop and execute business plan to achieve profitable market share seed growth which includes a grower-by-grower sales plans across territory
• Communicate with Nutrien retail stores within territory to ensure alignment, collaboration and maximized seed sales
• Work with farmers daily as a trusted advisor with digital agronomy and Seed Advisor tools while providing a high level of customer service and professionalism
• Build brand awareness and deep product confidence across territory, while utilizing Supplier brands to place the best, un bias portfolio on each farmer's field
• Achieve and exceed defined sales targets across territory
• Partner with brand management team to ensure alignment on product positioning and plot strategy across sales territory
• Attend and participate in Division meeting and other company functions as determined by Division Leadership

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Business or a closely related field is preferred. 2-year degree will be considered with adequate experience
• 2+ years’ experience in sales or marketing management in seed role is preferred
• Passion for selling seed and working directly with farmers daily
• Strong sales ability with a proven track record of success
• Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and the ability to influence others at all organizational levels
• Ability to work effectively with other groups in the organization to achieve a common goal
• Digital proficiency to support Seed Advisor, Digital Agronomy and other Digital Experience tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel

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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