Loveland Sales Manager - South Australia

•    Exciting opportunity to join a growth area of the Nutrien business
•    Highly competitive base salary and incentive package
•    Location Flexible within South Australia| Frequent Travel required

For over 180 years, Nutrien Ag Solutions has been an integral part of the Australian agricultural industry, and we have been committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise to growers and rural producers. 

The Nutrien business is renowned as a leader and pioneer in innovative farm solutions and plant nutrition. We have invested heavily in our own unique range of plant nutrition products and adjuvant, Loveland Agri Products. Our entire range contains innovative technologies that help Australian growers produce high performing, quality crops.

As part of our commitment to investment in and prioritisation of our Proprietary business, we are taking steps to strengthen this part of our operations and are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager to join our growing team.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Loveland Agri Products Business Lead, the Loveland Sales Manager is directly responsible for promotion, positioning and sales of Loveland technologies with all stakeholders including division management, retail sales, and customers.

Ask any employee at Nutrien Ag Solutions what our key differentiator is, and they will answer “relationships”. Our company thrives based on the relationships established over years and sometimes decades, in the regional communities that we serve and support by providing top notch agricultural advice and products.  

Key responsibilities include:
•    Achieve and exceed annual sales goals through various sales tactics
•    Outline new growth opportunities through the preparation of an annual strategic business plan
•    Work closely with distribution management and the sales teams to support, influence, monitor and drive sales. 
•    Provide marketing, agronomic and technology information to support the proper positioning of Loveland products. 
•    Serve as a primary technical resource on all Loveland products and cropping systems within the designated area. 
•    Promote the Loveland portfolio and technology benefits to sales teams and customers. 
•    Deliver outstanding Customer Service by solving problems and creating solutions. 

About You:
•    Demonstrated success in a Sales Management role in an Ag-related field
•    Well-rounded knowledge of agricultural products and practices
•    Tertiary degree in a relevant field (Agronomy, Chemistry, Plant Science etc). 
•    Highly self-motivated with strong sales ability and a proven track record of success 
•    Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation skills 
•    Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS Office suite of products
•    Excellent relationship building ability with strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent time management skills
•    The highest ethical standards and sense of accountability
•    Ability to travel frequently within the designated area, and occasionally throughout other parts of Australia
•    Must hold a full unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

Why work for us?
•    A competitive remuneration package 
•    An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day 
•    A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
•    Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network 
•    Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
•    A culture of learning! 

We’re invested in you!
 
We have a strong culture of empowerment where your career is in your own hands - you have the accountability and autonomy to go as far as you’re willing. And we genuinely care about you, with safety our number one priority. If it’s not safe, we don’t do it. We act with integrity.
 
Apply today!
 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th March 2025

At Nutrien Ag Solutions we value diversity in our teams and encourage people of all genders and from all backgrounds to apply. At this time only candidates with an existing and future right to work in Australia will be considered.

In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background check. 
Please note that unsolicited CVs or profiles will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions will not be held liable for any that are sent through.