Agronomist
Elders
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Rockhampton, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
About The Role
Elders Rockhampton is currently seeking a dynamic Agronomist with experience across Broadacre and Horticulture to join our close-knit team that proudly provides Real Estate, Finance, Livestock and Wool, 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 advice on crop health, nutrition and protection to the local region, you will be responsible for supporting our clients while driving innovation with the latest ag-technologies. With your strong background in 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:
To succeed at Elders, you:
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 call Chris Todd, Branch Manager on 0407 405 813 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.
Elders Rockhampton is currently seeking a dynamic Agronomist with experience across Broadacre and Horticulture to join our close-knit team that proudly provides Real Estate, Finance, Livestock and Wool, 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 advice on crop health, nutrition and protection to the local region, you will be responsible for supporting our clients while driving innovation with the latest ag-technologies. With your strong background in 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 on a variety of crops
- 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
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
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 call Chris Todd, Branch Manager on 0407 405 813 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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