Seed Sales Representative
About the role
Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to join our team. This position is responsible for selling corn and soybean products, focusing on the growth of new seed sales in the assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have a passion for seed sales and a proven track record of success in this field.
Responsibilities
- Sell corn and soybean products to growers to develop the sales of the strategic Nutrien seed partners (Dyna-Gro, Brevant, Bayer, NK) in the assigned sales territory
- Grow the sales of new seed products in the assigned territory
- Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop and execute a business plan to achieve profitable market share seed growth, including a grower-by-grower sales plan across the territory
- Communicate with Nutrien retail stores within the territory to ensure alignment, collaboration, and maximized seed sales
- Work with farmers daily as a trusted advisor using digital agronomy and Seed Advisor tools, while providing high-level customer service and professionalism
- Build brand awareness and deepen product confidence across the assigned territory, utilizing supplier brands to place the best, unbiased portfolio on each farmer’s field
- Achieve and exceed defined sales targets across the assigned territory
- Partner with the brand management team to ensure alignment on product positioning and plot strategy across the sales territory
- Attend and participate in Division meetings and other company functions as determined by Division Leadership
Requirements
- Passion for selling seed and working directly with farmers daily
- 2+ years’ experience in seed sales
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or a closely related field is preferred. A 2-year degree will be considered with adequate experience
- Strong sales ability with a proven track record of success
- Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and the ability to influence others at all organizational levels
- Ability to work effectively with other groups in the organization to achieve a common goal
- Digital proficiency to support Seed Advisor, Digital Agronomy, and other Digital Experience tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel
Qualifications
- Ready to make an impact with us?
Skills
- Passion for selling seed and working directly with farmers daily
- 2+ years’ experience in seed sales
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or a closely related field is preferred. A 2-year degree will be considered with adequate experience
- Strong sales ability with a proven track record of success
- Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and the ability to influence others at all organizational levels
- Ability to work effectively with other groups in the organization to achieve a common goal
- Digital proficiency to support Seed Advisor, Digital Agronomy, and other Digital Experience tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel
Benefits
While the exact salary range is not specified, Nutrien offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. 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.
Pay
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.
Schedule
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.
Contact
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