Sales Representative

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.    

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.  

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. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

Reporting to the West Region Sales Manager, Nutrien Solutions, the Sales Representative plays an important role in and will be responsible to perform the following duties:

What will you do:
 

• Manage and develop a customer base within a geographical area that includes Central and Northern California.

• Help identify potential customers and handle existing customer relationships.
• Build relationships and increase sales.
• Provide accurate and label directed information for the industrial weed control market.
• Sell into industrial vegetation markets such as the noxious weed market, roadside, utility weed and brush, rangeland, bareground, and aquatics.
• Monitor customer and competitor activity and industry trends.
• Protect, grow and diversify the relationship with targeted customers.
• Remain up-to-date with product knowledge and share knowledge with customers.
• Support business growth by conducting face to face sales calls and product/market development.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision. This is a remote sales position that requires problem solving skills, self-reliance, and teamwork.
• Lead and perform work the Nutrien Way – engaging in corporate, policies, programs and practices, including SH&E regulations and standards, to bring our Culture of Care to life.

What will you bring:
 

• California PCA license is needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, weed science, rangeland management or related discipline required; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years’ experience preferred, as well as experience in the aquatic or industrial weed control industry.
• Proven ability to influence, develop, and retain business relationships.
• 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. 
• Well-rounded knowledge of industrial weed control products, rangeland herbicides and practices. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• The highest ethical standards and sense of accountability. 
• Strong computer skills.
• Clear and effective decision making.  
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (estimated to be 50%) with company vehicle provided.
• Must live in the region or be willing to relocate to the region.

Compensation & Benefits: 
 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.   
 

Salary Range $98,400 - $147,600/annually. This range is estimated for a Sales Representative in the State of California. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and 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.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.  
 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.  

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  

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. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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