Sales Agronomist I

What You'll Do:

• 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 condition 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

What You'll Bring:

• 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
• Valid class 5 driver’s license