Sales Agronomist

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About Us:Muirs is a proudly Australian-owned fourth-generation family business that delivers best-in-class products, services, and expertise to help local agribusinesses grow and flourish.

Through our national network of specialist staff, we create value for growers by improving farming efficiency, profitability, and sustainability so that the next generation can continue toGrow forward.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Sales Agronomist and a Junior Sales Agronomist, based in the Mareeba region. You should be skilled at identifying pests, disease and weeds in crops and recommending solutions. Understanding of nutrition programs and accreditation with appropriate reef nutrition requirements an advantage.

Hands-on specific training will be provided, but you will need a solid foundation on which to build.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be servicing both existing and prospective customers.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

Developing strong relationships with new and existing clients to grow the business

Working closely and collaboratively asOne Team, with other members of the team locally and nationally

Pest and disease scouting on farms

Provide high-quality advice to the client base to support their business objectives.

Be part of an energetic team of people who are highly focused on the success of their customers

Sales of required inputs to the customer base

Develop pest and weed control programs

Collect and analyse leaf and soil samples

Skills & Experience

A tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field

Accredited with appropriate reef nutrition requirements an advantage.

A passion for Horticulture with an entrepreneurial mindset

Good presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Excellent customer service skills with the ability and willingness to build relationships with key stakeholders are essential to your success in this role

Relevant computer skills across the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

A current driver's licence is essential

Grow Forward with Muirs

A competitive salary package that includes a motor vehicle

Long-term career potential within a privately owned company

Recognition through various employee award initiatives

Company Paid parental leave

An Employee Assistance Program which incorporates a tailored well-being initiative

All applications to apply via Seek (only applicants selected for interview will be contacted)

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Sales Agronomist? Do you have experience in a sales role? Do you have customer service experience? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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