Division Agronomist

Nutrien12 months ago
Fresno, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services with a purpose—Feeding the Future. Our culture of care and core values of safety, inclusion, integrity, and results guide everything we do. With over 150 years of experience and nearly 26,000 employees, Nutrien Ag Solutions, our retail division, delivers full-acre solutions through more than 2,000 locations worldwide, helping growers achieve high yields with sustainable solutions.

Join us in raising the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide agronomic training to sales reps
  • Initiate and establish trials to support marketing efforts for seed and our proprietary product lines
  • Interpret soil, tissue, and water analysis
  • Research and respond to technical inquiries
  • Develop proprietary fertilizer formulations
  • Publish and distribute periodic summaries of agronomic observations and research
  • Serve as a technical sales resource for Crop Consultants on grower calls
  • Identify specific nutritional needs and opportunities coming from the field

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or related major (preferred)
  • 5+ years' experience in an agronomist role

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Salary range between $68,640 and $115,000 in Fresno, CA. Actual salary is determined based on candidate skill set, experience, certifications, and other factors.
  • Benefits: Attractive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement & Incentives: Retirement program with generous matching employer contributions and eligibility to participate in an annual incentive plan based on performance.
  • Time Off: Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, personal leave, and maternity/parental leaves, plus an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Required Skills

Agronomic Training
Crop Consultation
Technical Sales Support
Fertilizer Formulation
Agronomic Research
Tissue Analysis
Soil Analysis
Water Analysis