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.

Please note  this position is based out of Alberta.    Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer located 50 kms west of Regina on highway #1.  Employing 200 people, our mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet by applying our values of collaboration, curiosity, ambition, and accountability. We take pride in our safety record and seek new colleagues who are eager to contribute to Yara's culture of "Safe by Choice"

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Agronomist has responsibility for supporting Yara's sales activities related to the defined Territory.

The Sales Agronomist will utilize their demonstrated skills in questioning, active listening, agronomy and business to uncover solutions that meet the needs of the retail and farm customers. The Sales Agronomist will work in close cooperation with the other team members in the defined territory to actively pursue opportunities to position Yara's crop nutrition solutions through meeting with retailers, consultants, setting up demonstration trials, attending or organizing field days, trade shows and farmer meetings, as well as bring farmer and retail insight into the development of new products and services.

• Develop relationships with customers and determine needs through demonstrated sales skills
• Drive sales by creating demand at the retail and farmer level and execute on the business plan in the defined territory.
• Be a resource and provide presence for Yara crop nutrition programs and products at the retail and local level as well as at the 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 the relevance of Yara crop solutions
• Work closely with Market Development, Marketing, Product Management and Digital teams to execute crop-specific business strategies
• Provide information on crop nutrition and biological trends as far as crops, customers, digital and competitor activity
• Generate insights of farmer practices, content for digital promotion, engagement with farmers and retails
• Create newsletters, blogs, or technical pieces for distribution

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Ag related field
• CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) preferred
• Minimum 5years of working experience in an agriculture customer-facing role 
• Experience making presentations to small or large audiences
• Extensive travelling within a large territory requiring a valid driver's licence

Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Enhanced Vacation option
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan/Savings Plan

• Position is based out of AB (Red Deer North) 
• Home office based

Deanna Milton

People & Culture Manager

November 30, 2025

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. 

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.