Agronomist

Nurture. Grow. Thrive.   

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.   

About the role  

We are looking for an Agronomist to join our Moora Branch on a permanent, full-time basis.  

Elders Agronomists build and maintain strong relationships with clients not just for short term gains, but to help them create a successful, sustainable and productive business for many years to come. You will work closely with the branch team to provide agronomic technical advice, products and services that help your clients thrive.

A motor vehicle will be provided as a tool of trade for this role as well. While it is preferred you will live in the Moora or Dalwallinu areas, we are open to discussing servicing the area from Perth or surrounds for the right candidate.  
  
Responsibilities  

• Provide onsite agronomic and technical support to clients to recommend appropriate products and services to strengthen their business   

• Achieve allocated financial objectives and assist with product forecasting and inventory management  

• Promote branch staff upskilling by providing technical advice and product recommendations  

• Develop and foster professional relationships with a targeted group of existing and new clients  

• Identify and cultivate new agronomic sales opportunities for prospective and existing clients   

• Maximise promotional opportunities, including assisting at field days and farmer meetings with demonstrations and trial work  

About you  

• Are comfortable and thrive in a collaborative working environment   

• Are smart, resourceful and able to embrace industry research and new technology  

• Are passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community – with building and maintaining relationships at the core of your work   

• Have a background in disciplines such as crop, weed, disease, pasture, broadacre, cotton and horticulture.  

• Have a proven track record in sales and previous experience in an agronomy role   

• Have an ability to provide high level customer service and cultivate relationships with potential and current growers   

• Have a tertiary qualification in agricultural science or a related field  

• Thrive in a flexible and agile working environment   

About Elders  

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.   

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.  

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.   

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.