Crop Production Advisor (Temporary)

This position is temporary, 9 months

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien™, the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with 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.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be, and grow your career.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Crop Production Advisor is accountable to meet and exceed annual sales goals and profit margin objectives of Nutrien Ag Solutions products and services.   

What you will do:  

• Develop and maintain effective business relations with current and potential customers, based on an approach to target customers that would result in a profitable business relationship
• Provide agronomic information and advice to current and potential customers – arranging for access to specialists and learning opportunities where necessary
• Conduct soil, tissue, weed, pest, and water analysis to recommend best practices for soil fertility management to customers
• Research and respond to technical inquiries
• Maintain and analyze a database/record of customer profiles (product usage and service requirements) to identify, categorize, and prioritize customer base
• Communicate a variety of information and recommendations to staff and customers
• Maintain knowledge of Nutrien Ag Solutions product offerings, including features, benefits, and uses
• Champion Nutrien’s culture of care and comply with Nutrien, industry regulatory, and EH&S standards

What you will bring:  

• 5+ years of progressively responsible agri-business and/or other related customer service function
• Post-secondary education in Agriculture; equivalent in experience may be considered
• 2+ years of sales experience 
• Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license
• CCA or P.Ag. accreditation, or ability to obtain

Are you a good match? Apply today!

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

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled.  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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