Northern Regional Agronomy Leader for Growth

Elders Rural Services; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders is seeking a Regional Agronomy Manager for the Northern Region in Australia. This permanent, full-time role leads regional agronomy, builds capability and drives strategy into action to grow market share and deliver value to customers.

You will manage Agronomy Area Managers, monitor KPIs, and partner with Retail and Marketing to turn opportunities into sustainable commercial outcomes. A relevant degree and driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in agronomy, agricultural sales, technical advisory or a related agricultural field.
• Experience managing and developing people, including setting expectations, coaching, performance management and developing capability.
• Track record of delivering commercial growth, increased market share or improved business performance.
• Ability to turn strategy into action and hold teams accountable for delivery.
• Strong commercial understanding of agronomy products, professional services, pricing, margin and customer value.
• Ability to use business data and performance measures to identify opportunities and improve results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional agronomy business, translating Elders' national agronomy strategy into regional priorities, plans, KPIs and actions.
• Manage and develop Agronomy Area Managers and their teams, setting expectations and supporting performance and succession.
• Drive profitable growth and market share, identifying opportunities to grow agronomy products, professional services and customer relationships.
• Keep the customer at the centre, ensuring our advice, products and services solve real agronomic challenges.
• Build capability and depth of the agronomy team through coaching and career development.
• Monitor performance through KPIs, dashboards and business data.
• Partner with Retail, Marketing and regional leaders to turn opportunities into commercial outcomes.
• Provide senior technical leadership and maintain high standards of agronomic advice and customer service.
• Lead regional agronomic risk, governance and quality assurance.
• Support adoption of new agronomic technologies, products and services where they create value.

Skills

Agronomy leadership

People management

Commercial growth

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture/Agronomy or related discipline

Job description

Elders is seeking a Regional Agronomy Manager for the Northern Region in Australia. This permanent, full-time role leads regional agronomy, builds capability and drives strategy into action to grow market share and deliver value to customers.

You will manage Agronomy Area Managers, monitor KPIs, and partner with Retail and Marketing to turn opportunities into sustainable commercial outcomes. A relevant degree and driving licence are preferred.