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 185 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 Bendigo Branch on a permanent, full-time basis.

Elders Agronomists build and maintain strong relationships with clients, not just for short term gains however to help them create a successful, sustainable and productive business for many years to come.

You will provide agronomic technical advice, products and services to help your clients thrive, as well as play the pivotal role of leading the rural products sales team and overseeing this function within the branch.

**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
- Lead and mentor the rural products sales team to build strong client relationships, promote beneficial products, and enhance business success.
- Manage branch retail operations to exceed targets and monitor rural products performance against key metrics.
- Source new business opportunities to expand market share and assist in setting retail sales targets and business planning.
- Provide product expertise, oversee sales transactions, and coach the sales team to achieve individual and branch targets while supporting national initiatives.

About you
- Able to 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 pasture and broadacre
- Have a proven track record in sales and previous experience in an agronomy role
- Have a qualification in Agronomy aiming to grow their expertise while also managing a rural products team.
- 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

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

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 today.

For more information call Craig Sharam on 0408188351 or visit our careers page

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