• Provide agronomic and technical support, recommending products and services to strengthen clients' businesses
• Achieve financial objectives, assist with forecasting, and manage inventory
• Promote staff upskilling through technical advice and product recommendations
• Develop and maintain professional relationships, identifying new sales opportunities
• Assist with field days, farmer meetings, and trial/demonstration work
• Lead and mentor the rural products sales team to build client relationships and drive success
• Manage retail operations, exceed targets, and track product performance
• Source new business and assist with sales targets and business planning
• Oversee sales transactions and coach the sales team to meet targets while supporting national initiatives
• Export monitoring for table grapes, with audits in Nov or Feb/March
• Act as an export consultant for table grapes, offering expertise on export rules
• Provide agronomy advice for table grapes, avocados and citrus
• Maintain contact with the branch to monitor crop progress and manage stock
• Develop full-season spray and fertiliser programs for table grapes and avocados
• Monitor pest pressure for table grapes, avocados and citrus
• Conduct soil, leaf, and MRL testing

• 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 proven track record in sales and previous experience in an agronomy role
• Have a qualification in Agronomy and aim to grow your 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

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