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 drive sales and build key relationships for our Bowen Branch on a permanent, full-time basis.

Elders Agronomists build and maintain ongoing relationships with clients, to help them create a successful, sustainable and productive business both in the short and long term. You will work closely with the branch team to sell and distribute recommended agronomic products for Elders clients throughout the Bowen and Proserpine region.
 

Responsibilities

• Visit clients to provide on-farm agronomic and technical support and recommending appropriate products and services to strengthen their business
• Achieve product sales objectives and assist with product forecasting and inventory management
• 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

• A self-starter who is customer focused and sales driven
• 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 various crops, weeds, disease, pasture, broadacre, cotton and horticulture
• Have a proven track record in sales and the ability to bring in new business
• 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
• Hold a current, unrestricted driver’s license, forklift license is desirable but not required to apply

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.

For more information call Scott Hudson on 0428787*** or visit our careers page

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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