Sales Agronomist
Nutrien Ag Solutions LAS
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bow Island • 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 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 required, 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
- Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education
- 2+ years of applied agronomy and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid class 5 driver's license
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusion and safety focus
- Training and development programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
soil testingtissue testingfertility managementpest controldata analysisfield testingvarietal comparisonapplication of pesticidesapplication of fertilizersdemonstration plot management
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingteam collaborationcustomer servicepresentation skillsrecommendation skillsorganizational skillsmarket analysis
Certifications
Certificate in AgricultureAgri-Business CertificateGrade 12 or recognized equivalent