Crop Consultant - Agriculture, Seed/Chemicals Sales

About the role

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Representative to join our team. This role is responsible for developing new prospects, interacting with existing growers, and increasing agricultural inputs sales to meet and exceed sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and interact with existing growers to increase agricultural inputs sales
• Manage sales to meet profit margin goals
• Affirm 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

Requirements

• 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
• Sales experience preferred in seed, chemical and fertilizer

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of agricultural practices and products
• Experience in sales and customer service

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and manage customer expectations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

The salary range for this role in Jutland, NJ, is between $60,000 - $80,000/annually. Nutrien provides an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance, as 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.