National Agronomy Lead -12 Month Term (Open to Remote)
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. Job Purpose and Impact The National Agronomy Lead is responsible for shaping and executing strategic agronomy initiatives that drive business growth and innovation. This role is accountable for the delivery of consistent technical training programs for the demand creation team and collaborates with cross-functional teams to align agronomic strategies with the company's overarching objectives. Key Accountabilities Plan and organize consistent agronomic technical training of the demand creation team that is aligned with crop inputs growth business plan focused on selling outcomes. Develop, plan and drive better agronomic solutions and decision making with the demand creation team and farm customers through the implementation of strategic digital tools. Bring in depth agronomic as well as deep market knowledge to define product offerings and positioning, to improve crop production and profitability in collaboration with Crop Inputs Portfolio Managers. Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners focused on Agronomy. Coach and support the development of the crop inputs demand creation team on the delivery of best-in-class agronomic customer service using Cargill's digital agronomy solutions. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Diploma/Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience. Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada CCA(Certified Crop Advisor) or PAg (Professional Agrologist) or RTAg Able and willing to travel domestically for business purposes within Western Canada. Possess a valid Canadian drivers license in good standing authorizing you to drive independently during your employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy Two years of agronomy supervisory experience. Good understanding of agronomic services, farm customers and the agriculture industry. Position Information The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. This position is posted internally as well as externally. Travel is required to cover the area of responsibility. This position offers a remote work opportunity in Western Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan). This position is a 12 month term opportunity until June 11, 2027. This job posting will close by May 4, 2026. #LI-AB4 #FGB Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities. Apply To This Job