Sales Agronomy

Description: 

• Healthy client list of pasture and broadacre clients, with room for growth.
• Provide consultative support on farm to local growers and improve their yield

At Nutrien Ag Solutions, our purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

We are currently offering a great opportunity for an experienced Sales Agronomist to join our team. Reporting to the Branch Manager the focus of your role will be to consult and offer expert product knowledge on broadacre cropping and pasture production for our existing client base in Bannockburn and the surrounding area. 

About the opportunity:

Reporting into the Branch Manager and joining a high-performing and passionate team. You will provide agronomic and technical support to our farmers and producers in the region, with product sales both in store and on farm.  Building solid and long-term client relationships, you will develop a strong understanding of the clients’ business goals and share technical and market information to enable clients to improve the performance and sustainability of their farming enterprises. You will maintain relationships with the healthy list of existing customers, with room to target new broadacre clients through the provision of superior sales and agronomic input. Keeping relevant with latest plant production practices together with running and coordinating field days and farmer meetings will position you as the go-to subject matter expert in the region for broadacre cropping and pasture production agronomic inputs and other advice. 

About You:

To be successful you will have established yourself as a trusted advisor in an agronomy role and demonstrate an understanding of the products, seasonal timings and general requirements of rural producers. 

• Your sound customer service, organisational, administrative and computing skills will be complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• You will demonstrate an understanding of the sales process and strong sales activity and call cycle management.
• Ideally you have potato agronomy experience however this is not a pre-requisite to secure this role
• Knowledge of pasture production agronomy is an advantage.
• A tertiary qualification in agricultural science or a related field and a current driver’s license is essential.
• Your experience in an agronomic advisory role related to agricultural chemicals and fertiliser will secure this rewarding role.
• Ideally you will bring 2-4 years’ experience in a similar agronomy role

Benefits for you?

• Competitive salary packaging
• Nutrien Incentive Scheme
• Use of company vehicle
• Access to various corporate discounts and benefits
• Above industry standard parental leave policy
• Purchased leave scheme benefits

Apply today!

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Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

At Nutrien Ag Solutions, our purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

For over 150 years, our business has been integral to the Australian agricultural industry. We are committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise for customers and helping feed Australia’s future. With a national network of more than 700 locations, Nutrien Ag Solutions is one of the largest agribusinesses operating in Australia.

We believe that our diverse workforce is a key strength of our business and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being the leading Australian Agribusiness and Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion Australian agriculture and lead the way in innovation and investment in the future of farming.

Vaccination is required for all new hires joining Nutrien Ag Solutions. All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Nutrien Ag Solutions commits to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers. During the recruitment process, you will be required to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application for employment with Nutrien Ag Solutions.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Req Id:  1941

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