AddressThe Business:
With sales in over a hundred countries and a portfolio of over 270 active ingredients, our client is passionate about agriculture. They are a leading manufacturer and distributer of tailored products which support the global sector. Working collaboratively with growers, agronomists, and retailers, their Crop Protection products are ever evolving in line with advancements and enhancements in both production efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Known in industry as a supplier company that is “easy to do business with” and has a “can-do attitude” they have a steady pipeline of products coming through to market, being on a growth trajectory.
The Role:
There is now the vacancy for a Technical Development Manager to cover the northern region, consisting of Northern New South Wales and Queensland. Reporting to the General Manager – Portfolio & Innovation, you will be providing technical, development and registration support to the Australian business. This involves ensuring field trial projects are achieved on time, within budget and assisting with product registration submissions.
You will be communicating extensively with 3rd party trial operators, assessing data suitability and frequently interacting with global colleagues to ensure alignment with future development projects.
The Person:
To be considered for this largely autonomous role, candidates will be required to demonstrate the following:
- Ideally 5 years’ experience in technical, product development and commercial fields within the local agricultural agronomy sector, across broadacre and horticulture
- Relationship building and interpersonal communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills, a self-starter
- Broad knowledge of Crop Protection products and uses
- Technical knowledge of pesticide application and field trial work
- Ability to analyse and interpret technical data using ARM statistical software
- Appropriate university degree is preferred
You may be looking for the next opportunity to move out of the field and more involved with development through project management, where you can manage your own day to day.
To attract a person with experience in the Australian agribusiness sector, our client is offering a generous salary package which includes a fully maintained company vehicle, laptop, phone, and bonus. The business also encourages the development of internal career pathways in both Australia and overseas.
For further information, please call Al Kellaway on 1300 380 701 or apply at www.rimfireresources.com.au.
