Technical Development Rep

Nutrien; South Dakota; On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid vacation, sick days, holidays

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a Technical Development Representative to lead precommercial field research for Loveland Products across the Northern Plains and beyond. The role emphasizes designing trials, analyzing data, and translating findings into market-ready insights for the sales team.

The position supports the LPI portfolio with a focus on technical development and cross-functional collaboration, while enabling remote work from a home office and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires MS degree (or PhD preferred) in agronomy or related field.
• Experience in designing and analyzing agricultural field research.
• Strong data management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project leadership with a primary focus on LPI innovation.
• Lead precommercial protocol development and experimental design.
• Establish and maintain an applied field research program with contract researchers and universities.
• Validate, analyze, and summarize field research data with applied statistical analysis.
• Convert data into marketing content, characterizing product placement and value.
• Offer technical leadership to support product advancement decisions.
• Collaborate with LPI Sales managers for knowledge transfer and training.

Skills

Field research experience

Data analysis

Technical communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

M.S. degree (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) in agronomy, soil science, crop science, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, weed science or related discipline

Tools

JMP

Excel

PowerPoint

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: 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

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Technical Development, the Technical Development Representative (TDR) plays an important role in the testing and development of crop input products prior to their commercialization and then supporting them in our retail distribution network after commercialization. This position is primarily responsible for precommercial product development for Loveland Products (LPI) and secondarily providing technical support to the LPI sales organization. The assigned geography is from Minnesota to Washington State but 70% of the trial work would be in the Northern Plains. The TDR will focus on facilitating and analyzing pre-commercial applied field research, providing technical leadership on projects, and developing and transferring knowledge to the LPI sales and marketing organization to ensure products are properly characterized, positioned and used by growers.

• Provide technical project leadership with a primary focus on LPI innovation, while collaborating with marketing portfolio managers
• Lead precommercial protocol development and experimental design in alignment with specific LPI business objectives
• Establish and maintain an applied field research program with contract researchers and universities
• Validate, analyze, and summarize field research data with applied statistical analysis and professional data summaries
• Convert data into marketing content, characterizing the placement, positioning, performance, and value of new products to our customers
• Active technical leadership and guidance that support scientifically sound business-based product advancement decisions
• Collaboration with LPI Sales managers for knowledge transfer and training to retail staff
• Monitor and assess 3rd party technologies that we might explore to fill portfolio gaps
• Distribute knowledge and ensure its availability for current and future users
• Lead and perform work the Nutrien Way – engaging in corporate, policies, programs and practices, including SH&E regulations and standards, to bring our Culture of Care to life
• Perform other related duties, as required

What You'll Bring

• M.S. degree (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) in agronomy, soil science, crop science, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, weed science or related discipline
• Experience designing, conducting, evaluating and analyzing agricultural field research
• Demonstrated applied field research, technical education, and data management skills
• Strong computer skills (basic knowledge or ability to learn JMP, ARM, Excel, PPT, etc.)
• Clear & effective decision making, with emphasis on objective, data-driven conclusions
• Knowledge of crop inputs and farming practices in Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest
• Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and the ability to influence others by translating technical information into sales enablement
• Ability to work effectively with other teams, but also highly self-motivated and independent (will work from your own home office and set your own schedule)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, organization of information, and task prioritization skills
• The highest ethical standards and sense of accountability
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification is desired, but not required
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight (estimated to be up to 50% during busy seasons) with company vehicle provided. Expense account will also be provided
• Ideally live within a 60-minute drive of a commercial airport for occasional air travel
• Must live in the region or be willing to self-relocate to the region. Company-paid relocation to the region will not be provided

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role, in Minnesota, is between $78,900 - $123,860. 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.

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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