Precision Ag Specialist

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Sale and service of GPS and GIS systems partnering with area sales staff
• Utilize communication skills to show the benefits and technical aspects of precision ag tools and how they can be incorporated into the Nutrien Precision Ag Platform
• Function as a team leader to openly work with entire sales staff and deliver what is promised
• Service of the product lineup is key to developing a delivered-as-promised reputation
• Promote and support the division’s digital and online sales tools
• Explore new diversification opportunities including aerial imagery, nutrient modeling, data management systems, etc.
• Promote strategy and adoption by sales team through internal meetings and presentations
• Develop and coordinate sales strategies, advertising, field days, grower meetings to promote interest by growers and Nutrien Ag Solutions customers
• Work closely with Crop Consultants and General Managers to implement and support their efforts to adopt innovation into the regional strategy
• Conduct training on software and hardware as necessary
• Work closely with outside service providers (labs, contract sampling, consultants, scouts etc.) to ensure their compliance with Nutrien Ag Solutions requirements and direction
• Manage technology vendor relationships to ensure that adequate support and training are being offered

Requirements

• Associates degree in Precision Ag., Agribusiness or Ag mechanics preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Precision Ag or equivalent agricultural sales preferred
• Farm production background would be helpful