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.
At Yara Industrial Solutions (YIS), we capture, transform and apply nitrogen to create products and solutions that help industries operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Within YIS, the Mining Applications business unit (BUMA) is the world's largest independent producer of Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN), serving mining customers in more than 100 countries.
The Americas region covers North America, Central America and South America and plays an important role in BUMA's global business. As Commercial Director Americas, you will be responsible for developing and executing the regional strategy, delivering profitable growth and ensuring alignment with the global Mining Applications strategy.
You will lead a regional leadership team consisting of:
Through these leaders, you will provide direction to a broader organization of approximately 25 employees across commercial, finance, customer service, logistics, fulfilment, HESQ and operational functions. The commercial organization includes sales specialists and technical sales resources serving customers throughout the region.
The role focuses on strategic leadership, business development, commercial excellence and organizational capability building to support the long-term success of the Mining Applications business across the Americas.
Qualifications and Experience
Skills and Personal Attributes
The successful candidate combines strategic thinking with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to turn opportunities into results. Specifically, you bring:
Languages
Hiring Manager: Monica Flatås, SVP Mining Applications
People & Culture Contact: Jens Heidenreich, Senior People Business Partner
Please submit your application in English via Yara’s job portal by September 22nd, 2026.
Please note that applications submitted via email or any other format cannot be considered due to data privacy regulations.
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.
Yara's mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth through reducing emissions from crop nutrition production and developing low-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature-positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.
To drive the green shift in fertilizer production, shipping, and other energy intensive industries, Yara will produce ammonia with significantly lower emissions. We provide digital tools for precision farming and work closely with partners at all levels of the food value chain to share knowledge and promote more efficient and sustainable solutions.
Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. With 18,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries, sustainability is an integral part of our business model. In 2024, Yara reported revenues of USD 13.9 billion.
