Sales Agronomist

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Agronomist has responsibility for Yara’s sales activities related to a territory within specified crop segments. The Sales Agronomist will partner with local retailer locations, crop consultants and farmers to create demand for Yara’s crop nutrition solutions. The Sales Agronomist will work in close cooperation with Crop Managers and other sales and marketing teams to actively promote Yara’s crop nutrition solutions through demonstration trials, field days and farmer meetings as well as bring farmer insight into the development of new products and services.

The Sales Agronomist will be part of the Central Region Team and ideally will be located in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

• Support Regional Managers on execution of sales.
• Provide presence for Yara crop nutrition programs at retail local level as well as at farm level.
• Execute demo trials and data collection and organize field days in conjunction with retailers and farmers.
• Maintain and populate a CRM database to capture market knowledge and relevance of Yara crop solutions. 
• Work closely with Crop Managers, Marketing, Product Management and Digital teams to execute crop specific business strategies.
• Provide information on foliar and micronutrient trends as far as crops, customers, digital and competitor activity. 
• Generate insights of farmer practices, content for digital promotion, engagement within farmers.

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or Ag related field. Master's degree may be an advantage.
• 5+ years working experience in similar role and industries, preferably with value added fertilizers exposure and digital tools experience.
• Experience in holding presentations to small or large audiences.
• CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) is preferred.
• Extensive travelling (75%) requiring a valid driver’s license.
• Strong business orientation.
• Strong market and product knowledge.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, as well as digital tools, such as Twitter, and Facebook. 
   

The position holder must:

• Hold valid driver´s license.
• Drive safely to necessary appointments (short or long distances). Driving is a substantial part of position holder´s time.
• Stand, at times for long periods (i.e. presentations, trade show booths).
• Walk necessary distances, in even or uneven surfaces (i.e. farmer fields).
• Bend and reach material (i.e. inspection of soils and crops, taking soil, tissue, and harvest samples).
• Lift bags or jugs, set up and dismantle different apparatus (i.e. demonstration trials, show booths).
• Read and utilize computer and other relevant work material.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Yara North America offers our employees a well-rounded Total Rewards package with competitive health care, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits which include tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and paid maternity and parental leave.

Yara North America encourages and supports career growth and development, ensuring that you will come for a job but stay for a career.

Melanie Sarkissian - Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

melanie.sarkissian@yara.com

September 3, 2024

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