National Sales Manager, Nitrogen

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 : safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it.

We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

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.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Industrial Nitrogen.

What you will do :

• Actively develop and maintain superior customer relationships with customers at multiple levels of the organization.
• Develop and execute business plans that will assist in achieving sales objectives while maximizing the profitability of the sales portfolio in sync with the stated sales strategy for Nutrien.
• Utilize knowledge to work with key customers to enhance their business and create synergy for both buyer and seller.
• Maintain long-term supply contracts with strategic customers and renegotiate terms and conditions upon renewal, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with commercial teams (i.e., product management, pricing strategy, TD&L) to optimize the customer portfolio and improve netback.
• Yearly sales plan preparation and monthly forecasting adjustments as well as longer-term strategic initiatives involving sales portfolio.
• Be the source of local, domestic, and global market expertise for the responsible products.
• Ability and eagerness to participate as a subject matter expert in projects and special assignments.
• Act as liaison between customers and finance / credit department to ensure orders are given proper credit approval and are released for shipment without delay.
• Establish and maintain strong communication with other Nutrien groups to support sales and service to assigned territory (i.

e., product management, customer experience, and TD&L).

• Investigate and handle customer complaints.
• Work closely with customers, commercial groups, and TD&L to identify infrastructure optimization in the warehouse and distribution system.
• Strategically analyze market to identify growth / risks within the territory in both the long-term and short-term.
• Utilize product management experience to work in a broad geography to optimize volumes, focusing on reducing cost to serve and maximizing net selling price.
• Travel efficiently and intelligently to customer and industry meetings.

What you will bring :

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in agriculture, business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in sales, product management, customer experience, or a related field.
• Highly developed customer service skills with a proven ability to grow and sustain strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales goals and objectives with analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Awareness of industry standards related to handling, storage, and use of fertilizer and specialty products.
• Performance-driven personality with results and solution orientation and the ability to sustain a professional growth strategy while working independently.
• Proven ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of margin optimization through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office components Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Excellent understanding of internal operating systems (SAP, MSS, HANA) to extract data into valuable / reliable reports.
• Strong understanding of North American and global markets, and a proven ability to aggregate and disseminate key market data.
• Ability to work in and to foster a positive team environment.

$98,400 - $135,300. This range is estimated for a National Sales Manager in Loveland, CO. 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.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.

Details will be discussed through 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.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

Nutrien 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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At Nutrien, we never stop growing because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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