Job req id:  26241
 

Job Description

We are currently offering a great opportunity for a driven Sales Agronomy to join our team in this rich agricultural region of Northern QLD in Mackay.  The focus of your role will be to develop strong customer relationships in this major agricultural region with a primary focus on broadacre sugar cane cropping.

Situated on the Coast of Queensland, Mackay is a critical agricultural area with reliable rainfall, a variety of sub-tropical farming activities including sugar cane and broadacre cropping. What a great place to develop your career in agronomy! 

A typical day may look like:

You will provide agronomic and technical support to farmers and producers in the region together with product sales both in store and on farm.  Building solid and long-term client relationships, you will develop a strong understanding of the clients’ business goals and share technical and market information to enable clients to improve the performance and sustainability of their farming enterprises. You will maintain relationships with existing customers whilst targeting new clients through the provision of superior sales and agronomic input. Keeping relevant with latest plant production practices together with running and coordinating field days and farmer meetings will position you as the go-to subject matter expert in the region for horticultural agronomic inputs and other advice. 

What we’ll love about you:

• To be successful you will have established yourself as a trusted advisor in an agronomy role and demonstrate an understanding of the products, seasonal timings, and general requirements of rural producers. 
• Your sound customer service, organisational, administrative, and computing skills will be complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• You will demonstrate an understanding of the sales process and strong sales activity and call cycle management. 
• Knowledge of horticultural agronomy is an advantage.
• A tertiary qualification in agricultural science or a related field and a current driver’s license is essential. 
• Your experience in an agronomic advisory role related to agricultural chemicals and fertiliser will secure this rewarding role.

Why work for us?  

• A competitive remuneration package 
• Access to incentive programs
• Company vehicle
• Purchased leave scheme benefits
• An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day 
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network 
• Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future 
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
• A culture of learning! 

We’re invested in you

We have a strong culture of empowerment where your career is in your own hands - you have the accountability and autonomy to go as far as you’re willing. And we genuinely care about you, with safety our number one priority. If it’s not safe, we don’t do it. We act with integrity.

Apply today!

Make a difference. Being part of Nutrien Ag Solutions, one of Australia’s largest agriculture companies, means your purpose for coming to work every day is real and impactful - growing our world from the ground up. If this is you click on the APPLY button. To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions go to  https://www.nutrienagsolutions.com.au/  or follow us on LinkedIn.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background check. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please note that unsolicited CVs or profiles will not be accepted and Nutrien Ag Solutions will not be held liable for any that are sent through.

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