Sales Agronomist
Nutrien Ag Solutions LAS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Arborfield • Canada
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About the role
- Recommend appropriate Nutrien products and fertilizer products to customers.
- Identify, procure and care for grower demonstration plots for varietal comparison purposes.
- Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare and forward progress reports.
- Design and inspect program experiment, records, notes and seasonal staff logbooks.
- Ensure that the application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weather conditions are optimal.
- Regularly search for new opportunities that will enhance or expand the Company’s market presence.
- Plan and conduct the field testing of designated research material using defined methods that will ensure accuracy and optimize results under experimental protocol.
- Interact with Division and Branch Management to convey results and provide recommendations based on active knowledge of marketing requirements.
- Distribute variety information and recommendations to staff and customers.
- Attend and participate in customer information meetings as directed.
- Present technical information related to seed varieties and other marketing programs.
- Liaise with appropriate industry contacts.
- Assist in promotion and recommendation of Proven Seed varieties and Loveland Products and Echelon services to farm customers through product knowledge and local field trials.
- Identify local weed species, and be familiar with the biology and control of local pests.
- Interpret soil and tissue tests and be able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management for local customers.
- Understand proper method for soil or tissue testing for customers.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented with effective completion of Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education.
- 2+ years of applied agronomy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of Sales.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license.
Benefits
- Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.
- We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
- In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
agronomysoil testingtissue testingfertility managementpest controlfield testingdata analysisreport preparationvarietal comparisonproduct knowledge
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsrecommendation skillspresentation skillscustomer serviceteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsmarket analysisrelationship building
Certifications
Certificate in AgricultureAgri-Business Certificatevalid class 5 driver’s license