Sales Agronomy

• Lucerne Seed/Hay both Dryland and Irrigation. Broadacre cropping & Pasture production focus
• Provide consultative support on farm to local growers and improve their yield
• Keith and/or Tintinara SA location
Keith and Tintinara surrounding areas have a reliable climate for optimum agricultural productiviety and production. We’re in a location with a fantastic community feel, a supportive team and great clients. And we’re a stone’s throw away to Adelaide. 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 Keith, Tintinara and the surrounding area.
About the opportunity:
Reporting into the Branch Manager and joining a high-performing and enthusiastic team of 11. 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 existing customers whilst targeting new 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.
• 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.
Are you a good match?
At Nutrien Ag Solutions we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability and other legally protected characteristics. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
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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.
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.
Employing the best and brightest minds, our business is supported by an extensive network of corporate branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, finance, insurance, merchandise, water and real estate.