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.

About the Unit

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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Agronomist has responsibility for supporting Yara’s sales activities related to the defined Saskatchewan 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 to actively pursue opportunities to position Yara’s crop nutrition solutions through meeting with retails, farmers, consultants, and driving demand generation activities.  The position has some flexibility on location but must reside in SK. We place a high value on character, learning agility, and customer focus. Candidates who demonstrate humility, curiosity, resilience, initiative, and a genuine passion for helping customers succeed may be considered regardless of their level of direct industry experience. 

• Develop relationship with customers and determine needs through demonstrated sales  skills
• Drive sales growth by creating demand at the retail and farmer level and execute on the business plan in the defined territory by conducting training/education sessions, farmer meetings, and presentations.
• Be a technical and commercial resource and provide presence for Yara products at retail local level as well as at farm level.
• Plan and 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 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.

Education Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Ag related field (An equivalent combination or education, training, and relevant experience will be considered)
• 1-3 years working experience in similar role and industries, preferably with value added fertilizers and/or bio stimulant exposure
• Experience making presentations to small or large audiences
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Western Canadian fertility practices
• Proficient in MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Be Part of Our Team- Why Work for Us- What We Offer

Yara offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

• Bonus Program
• Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Optional Vacation Enhancement
• Pension & Savings Plans
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan
• Remote work from home

Contact details

Deanna Milton,  People & Culture Manager

Apply no later than

August 14, 2026

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.