Nutrien Ag Solutions — the retail division of Nutrien, the world’s leading provider of crop inputs and services — is now hiring a Crop Consultant in Vandalia, Illinois. This role develops new grower prospects, drives agricultural inputs sales, consults on crop production challenges, and delivers full-acre solutions to farmers across the region. With a salary range of $43,000 to $76,000 plus annual incentives and an exceptional benefits package, this is one of the most rewarding agronomy careers available in Illinois today.
Salary Range: $43,000 – $76,000 per year (Vandalia, IL) + Annual Incentive Plan + Full Benefits Package
About Nutrien Ag Solutions — Global Crop Inputs Leader
Parent Company: Nutrien — world’s leading provider of crop inputs and services
Retail Network: 2,000+ locations across North America, South America, and Australia
Heritage: More than 150 years of helping growers achieve the highest sustainable yields
Proprietary Brands: Loveland Products, Proven® Seed, Dyna-Gro® Seed, and precision ag services
Team: Nearly 26,000 employees operating a world-class production and distribution network
Career Opportunity & Why Nutrien Vandalia IL
Purpose-Driven Work: Feeding the Future — every crop you advise contributes to global food security
Competitive Pay: $43K–$76K base salary plus annual incentive plan and full benefits coverage
Career Growth: Over 2,000 locations globally — real advancement opportunities across North America
Community Impact: Directly support Illinois growers with trusted, science-backed crop consultancy
Position Overview
The Crop Consultant at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Vandalia, IL is a field-based, grower-facing role that combines agricultural sales, agronomic consultancy, and customer relationship management. You will develop new grower prospects across the region, provide expert advice on crop inputs, agricultural chemicals, and production challenges, and implement strategies to grow sales of Nutrien’s proprietary product brands. With direct accountability for meeting and exceeding sales goals while maintaining profit margin targets, this role rewards initiative, agricultural expertise, and the ability to build long-term trusted relationships with farming customers across Illinois.
Why This Role Matters: As a Crop Consultant at Nutrien, you are the direct link between world-class agricultural science and the Illinois farmer standing in the field. You will consult on real crop problems and prescribe science-backed solutions, grow a meaningful territory-based book of business with strong grower relationships, represent globally trusted brands including Loveland Products, Proven® Seed, and Dyna-Gro® Seed, earn competitive pay with salary plus annual performance incentive, and build a long-term career within the world’s largest crop inputs network.
Key Responsibilities
Agricultural Sales & Grower Development
- Develop new grower prospects and build lasting relationships with existing customers to increase agricultural inputs sales
- Meet and consistently exceed sales goals while managing territory sales to achieve profit margin objectives
- Develop and implement strategic plans to grow sales of Nutrien’s proprietary brands including Loveland Products, Proven® Seed, and Dyna-Gro® Seed
- Identify emerging sales opportunities through active market knowledge, grower engagement, and competitor awareness
Crop Consultancy & Agronomic Advisory
- Consult directly with growers on agricultural production challenges and prescribe appropriate, science-backed actions to resolve issues
- Provide expert guidance on crop inputs, agricultural chemical applications, and field-level crop management strategies
- Resolve product performance concerns and support growers through adverse crop result situations with professional credibility
- Stay current with the latest agronomic research, product innovations, and regulatory requirements relevant to Illinois growers
Customer Satisfaction & Delivery Management
- Assure full customer satisfaction across all products and services including on-time, accurate delivery and product quality standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for grower accounts, responding promptly to inquiries and service needs
- Collaborate with internal teams including logistics, product, and precision ag services to fulfil customer requirements
- Build long-term loyalty through consistent, expert advisory service that genuinely supports each grower’s profitability
Credit Management & Accounts Receivable
- Perform initial credit reviews of new customers to accurately understand and assess credit risk levels
- Provide all necessary customer financial information to the Credit Manager to support appropriate credit limit decisions
- Proactively collect outstanding accounts receivables from customers in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain accurate records of customer financial interactions in compliance with Nutrien’s credit and finance policies
Qualifications & Requirements
Education Requirements
- University degree in agriculture, agronomy, or a related field is preferred for this Crop Consultant position
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5+ years of direct agriculture industry experience combined with a high school diploma or equivalent is required
Experience Requirements
- 2+ years of experience applying standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry
- Demonstrated experience with the application of agricultural chemicals, crop inputs, or related crop production products
- Sales experience in agriculture, agronomy, or a related customer-facing role is preferred and a strong advantage
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel for sales reporting and customer record management
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage professionally with Illinois farming customers and internal teams
- Self-motivated, results-driven approach with the initiative and resilience required to succeed in a territory sales role
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel across the Vandalia, IL territory to conduct regular grower visits and crop walks
Compensation & Benefits Package
- Base salary range of $43,000 to $76,000 per year in the Vandalia, IL location based on experience and skills
- Annual incentive plan participation reflecting individual performance and overall company results
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage plus life insurance and disability coverage for eligible employees
- Retirement savings programme with generous matching employer contributions to support long-term financial wellbeing
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays plus paid personal and maternity/parental leave benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Programme (EFAP) providing confidential personal and professional support services
About Nutrien & Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services, with a clear purpose: Feeding the Future. Nutrien Ag Solutions, its retail division, operates more than 2,000 locations across North America, South America, and Australia — delivering full-acre solutions to growers through a trusted network of crop consultants backed by over 150 years of agricultural expertise. From proprietary seed brands to precision ag services, Nutrien Ag Solutions gives farmers every tool they need to grow more sustainably and profitably than ever before.
Career Excellence: Join the world’s leading agricultural company and build a meaningful crop consultancy career that helps feed the future — starting right here in Vandalia, Illinois.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Graduates: With a degree in agriculture or agronomy and a passion for building a grower-facing sales career in Illinois
- Agriculture Sales Professionals: With 2+ years selling crop inputs, chemicals, or related products to farmers in the Midwest
- Experienced Farmers or Farm Managers: Looking to transition into a consultancy and sales role with a globally trusted ag company
- Crop Input Specialists: Familiar with proprietary seed brands, agricultural chemicals, and precision ag services
- Territory Sales Representatives: With agriculture backgrounds seeking a role that combines technical expertise with commercial impact
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