Senior Agronomist

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Job Title: Senior Agronomist
Location: Deniliquin, NSW, 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: 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 seeking a Senior Agronomist to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is not just another agronomy role - it's an opportunity to step into a leadership position where your expertise and mentorship will shape the success of clients, colleagues, and the broader rural products business.

As a trusted technical advisor, you will provide expert agronomic guidance and tailored solutions to clients to help them build productive, sustainable operations. You will also play a pivotal role in mentoring junior agronomists and rural product staff, driving growth, capability, and performance across the branch network.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-level, on-farm agronomic advice and strategic technical support to key clients, with a focus on long-term business outcomes.
Mentor and develop junior agronomists and rural product sales staff to build technical confidence, product knowledge, and client engagement capability.
Lead rural products strategy within the branch, contributing to financial performance through effective product ranging, forecasting, and inventory management.
Drive business development through identifying agronomic sales opportunities, building trusted client relationships, and expanding the client base.
Represent the branch and Elders at field days, grower meetings, and community events, showcasing innovation through trial work and demonstrations.
Support the execution of national marketing campaigns at the branch level and contribute to local promotional strategies.
Monitor key performance indicators and coach the team to exceed individual and branch sales targets, while fostering a culture of client-focused service.

About You

A senior agronomy professional with experience in broadacre, pasture, or mixed farming systems.
Proven ability to coach and mentor team members, with a passion for developing others and lifting capability.
Strong background in sales and business development, with a demonstrated ability to grow client portfolios.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, comfortable influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Committed to continuous improvement, embracing innovation, technology, and emerging research in agriculture.
Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, or a related field.
Skilled in building lasting relationships with clients and delivering tailored, high-impact advice.
Able to thrive in a dynamic, flexible work environment with a strong team culture.

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 click on 'Apply' today.
For more information, please 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: 05/16/25