At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced agronomic advice and develop business plans for horticulture.
- Company: Join AGnVET, a leading independent agribusiness in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, ongoing training, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Attend industry events and enjoy career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5 years' experience as an agronomist with a Bachelor of Ag Science.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Play a pivotal role in providing advanced agronomic advice and solutions. Opportunity to develop and have a great impact on a growing company. Work at one of Australia's leaders in Agribusiness.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with demonstrated ability to develop specialty fertiliser agronomy business plans and strong relationships with customers. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Provide advanced agronomic advice and solutions to horticulture customers.
- Develop and execute agronomy fertiliser business and key customer management plans in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Identification of new client/existing client growth opportunities.
- Actively participate in a collaborative team to meet and exceed shared objectives.
- Develop and maintain an industry and internal network as well as keeping abreast of current trends.
About You
You will be motivated, results driven, willing to learn and with a keen interest in agricultural production and technology, minimum 5 years’ experience as an agronomist with a Bachelor of Ag Science or equivalent. Ideally you will be experienced in and passionate about plant and soil nutrition for perennial and annual horticulture crops. Demonstrated skills in building strong relationships both internally and externally, strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills, and intermediate Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel & PowerPoint + AgWorld (or similar platform). You will work with a team of experienced agronomists and branch/store teams to provide growers with the latest in agricultural technology including a diverse range of crop protection products, seed, fertiliser and plant nutrition services.
About AGnVET
AGnVET is an Australian owned leading independent agribusiness, providing rural supplies and services. Established in Forbes, NSW in 1915, today we have over 60 branches and 100 specialist advisors in agronomy and animal health, strategically located throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania through various locally branded businesses providing local and innovative services to our clients.
What’s on offer
- A competitive salary package with fully maintained company vehicle, mobile phone, iPad and laptop.
- Ongoing training and professional development to further your career as a key member of our agronomy team.
- Attendance at the annual AGnVET agronomy conference and other relevant industry events.
- AGnVET team members also receive benefits such as:
- AGnVET’s flexible work options to assist you to balance work and family life.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, providing a counselling service including financial advice.
- Access to corporate rates for health insurance with Bupa.
- $1,500 employee referral bonuses.
- Salary sacrifice to superannuation.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
Lead Agronomist employer: I K Caldwell AGnVET
I K Caldwell AGnVET offers a dynamic work environment where employees can play a pivotal role in providing advanced agronomic advice and solutions. The company emphasizes professional growth, allowing individuals to develop impactful business plans and foster strong relationships with customers. With a focus on collaboration and innovation in the agribusiness sector, employees are encouraged to actively participate in achieving shared objectives.
