Account Manager Agronomy - Mareeba/Tolga, Qld

Nutrien Ltd.; Mareeba Shire, Tolga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunities

Purchased leave

Nutrien Day

Career progression

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Mareeba, QLD, is seeking an Account Manager Agronomy to partner with growers across horticulture and broadacre cropping, delivering trusted agronomic advice and driving sustainable productivity.

You will conduct on-farm visits, tailor recommendations, grow product sales in-store and on-farm, and build lasting relationships while identifying new business opportunities across the region. A relevant Agro degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven agronomy experience with horticultural crops
• Sales planning and customer growth capabilities
• Strong knowledge of crop nutrition and irrigation
• Ability to give practical on-farm advice
• Customer-focused commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Genuine passion for Australian agriculture
• Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science
• Current driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic advice to growers across the region
• Conduct on-farm visits and tailor technical recommendations
• Drive in-store and on-farm product sales
• Build long-term relationships with customers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Develop crop nutrition, protection, and farm plans
• Share market insights to improve productivity
• Stay updated on production practices and innovations
• Coordinate field days, trials and farmer meetings

Skills

Agronomy experience

Sales planning

Crop nutrition

Crop protection

Irrigation management

Customer relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Account Manager Agronomy - Mareeba/Tolga, QLD

Req ID: 33109

Location: Mareeba, QLD, AUS, 4880

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level:

Job Type: Full Time

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

If you want a career that makes a difference, come work with us at Nutrien, where your purpose every day is real and impactful — Going Further for Australian farmers.

We’re a local employer with a local heartbeat, backed by global resources. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will partner with growers across a broad range of farming enterprises, providing trusted agronomic advice and helping customers maximise productivity, profitability and sustainability. No two days are the same, with opportunities to work across horticulture, broadacre cropping, grazing and emerging agricultural industries.

• Provide high‑quality agronomic and technical advice to growers across the region
• Conduct on‑farm visits and provide technical recommendations tailored to customer needs
• Drive product sales both in‑store and on‑farm
• Build and maintain long‑term, trusted relationships with existing customers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through superior agronomic insight and service
• Develop crop nutrition, crop protection and farm management plans
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and deliver value‑added solutions
• Share relevant technical, seasonal and market insights to improve farm productivity and sustainability
• Stay current with latest plant production practices and agronomic innovations
• Coordinate and participate in field days, trials and farmer meetings, positioning yourself as a local subject‑matter expert

What You'll Bring:

• Proven agronomy experience, ideally with exposure to horticultural production systems such as avocados, mangoes, citrus, bananas or other tree and tropical crops
• Demonstrated capability in sales planning, call cycle management and customer growth
• Strong understanding of crop nutrition, crop protection and irrigation management
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical on‑farm advice
• Commercial acumen with a customer-focused approach
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• A genuine passion for Australian agriculture and helping growers succeed
• A tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science (or related discipline)
• A current driver’s licence

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary package with strong incentive/bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Access to incentive and reward programs
• Purchased leave scheme benefits
• An additional paid day off – Nutrien Day
• A supportive, flexible and engaging workplace
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities
• The chance to support local community partnerships
• A culture that genuinely values growth, safety and wellbeing

At Nutrien, we’re committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre‑employment background checks. Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.