Agronomist

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Job Title: Agronomist
Location: Innisfail, Qld, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Agronomist
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining 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

Elders Innisfail is currently seeking a Forage Agronomist to join our close-knit team that proudly provides Real Estate, Farm Supplies, and Agronomic services to the local community .

As an Elders Agronomist, you will be embedded in the branch and seen as a trusted advisor to our clients and branch staff. Providing agronomic advice to the local region, you will be responsible for supporting our Sugarcane clients while driving innovation with the latest ag-technologies on the market.

With your strong background in forage agronomy, understanding of sustainable practices, and knowledge of new agricultural technologies, you will build and maintain strong client relationships while working closely with the branch team to offer agronomic advice, products, and services that help your clients achieve their sales and earnings targets.

Responsibilities

As an Elders Agronomist, you will:

Provide agronomic and farm management advice including planning, monitoring, testing & inspecting
Develop and deliver tailored recommendations to address growers' specific challenges and opportunities
Build and maintain professional relationships with a targeted group of existing and new clients
Conduct farm visits to identify customer needs, offer product recommendations, and support implementation of agronomic solutions for prospective and existing clients
Maximise promotional opportunities, including assisting at field days and farmer meetings with demonstrations and trial work
Achieve allocated financial objectives and assist with product forecasting and inventory management

About you

To succeed at Elders, you:

Tertiary qualifications, or studying, Agricultural Science (or a related field) and AgSafe accreditation
Previous experience in a fast paced, customer focused Sales position (ideally within ag products)
Commitment to providing high levels of customer service
Strong communication skills, written and verbally
Ability to work in a team and autonomously, while delivering results
Sound use of digital Farm Management Systems for farm planning & recording recommendations

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 B&W Rural, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information, please call Karyn Booth, Branch Manager, on 0429 531 179 or visit our careers page.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 04/02/25