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Precision Ag Lead

Nutrien

Location: Owensboro, KY, US, 42301 +5 more…
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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.
This position will be a hybrid position.  Will be expected to be in the Division office (Owensboro,KY) 2-3 times a week.  The territory will be for SW Indiana/Northern Kentucky, 19+ retail facilities.
Benefits start the day you start, medical, dental & vision; 401K Match+; 3 weeks vacation, 5 sick days and 5 personal days per year
You will receive a truck, cell phone, company ipad and laptop
What you will do:
• Utilize communication skills to show the benefits and technical aspects of precision ag tools and how they can be incorporated into the Nutrien Precision Ag Platform.
• Must function as a team leader to openly work with entire sales staff and deliver what is promised.
• Service of Precision Agronomy services is key to developing a delivered as promised reputation.
• Promote and support the division’s digital tools (i.e. Echelon, John Deere Ops Center, Slingshot).
• Must be open minded to explore new diversification opportunities including aerial imagery, nutrient modeling, data management systems, etc.
• Work with Crop Consultants to develop new prospects and interact with existing growers to increase sales of precision agronomy solutions to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Accelerate the growth of Nutrien’s Precision Agronomy Solutions by coordinating developing and coordinating sales strategies, field days, and grower meetings with Nutrien’s regional support team (e.g. Sr. Precision Agronomy Lead, Regional Agronomy Manager, Sales Effectiveness Lead, Sustainability Manager)
• Work closely with Crop Consultants and General Managers to implement and support their efforts to adopt innovation into the regional strategy
• Conduct training on software and hardware as necessary
• Work closely with outside service providers (labs, contract sampling, consultants, scouts etc.) to ensure their compliance with Nutrien Ag Solutions requirements and direction
• Manage technology vendor relationships to ensure that adequate support and training are being offered
What you will bring:
• Associates degree in Precision Ag., Agribusiness or Agriculture related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Precision Ag or equivalent agricultural sales preferred
• Experience with Precision Ag and GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Ag Leader SMS Software, etc. preferred
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.  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.
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