Agriculture OPT Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sell corn and soybean products to growers to develop the sales of the strategic Nutrien seed partners (Dyna-Gro, Brevant, Bayer, NK) in the assigned sales territory
• Responsible for the growth of new seed sales in the assigned territory
• Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop and execute business plan to achieve profitable market share seed growth which includes a grower-by-grower sales plan across territory
• Communicate with Nutrien retail stores within territory to ensure alignment, collaboration and maximized seed sales
• Work with farmers daily as a trusted advisor with digital agronomy and Seed Advisor tools while providing a high level of customer service and professionalism
• Build brand awareness and deep product confidence across territory, while utilizing Supplier brands to place the best, unbiased portfolio on each farmer’s field
• Achieve and exceed defined sales targets across territory
• Partner with brand management team to ensure alignment on product positioning and plot strategy across sales territory
• Attend and participate in Division meetings and other company functions as determined by Division Leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for selling seed and working directly with farmers daily
• 2+ years’ experience in seed sales
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a closely related field is preferred. 2-year degree will be considered with adequate experience
• Strong sales ability with a proven track record of success
• 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
• Digital proficiency to support Seed Advisor, Digital Agronomy and other Digital Experience tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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

The salary range for this role, in Galesburg, IL, is between $71,700 - $133,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. 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 as 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.

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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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please submit a request through our Contact Us form or call 1-800-667-0403 in Canada and 1-800-667-3930 in the US to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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