Retail Agronomy Lead: On-Farm Solutions & Growth

Elders; Winchelsea; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRR, proudly partnered with Elders, is seeking an experienced Retail Agronomy Technical Lead to provide expert agronomic advice across our retail network and help customers achieve better on-farm outcomes. You will blend agronomic know-how with commercial sense to support growth and customer success.

Working with branch teams, industry partners and field days, you will deliver practical solutions, mentor staff, monitor seasonal trends and ensure safe handling and compliance across the network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture with postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• Industry accreditations highly regarded.
• Extensive agronomy experience and practical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, providing trusted agronomic advice and practical on-farm support.
• Deliver agronomic services including farm planning, crop and pasture monitoring, testing, inspections and tailored recommendations.
• Identify and grow sales opportunities while supporting branch sales, profitability and customer growth targets.
• Act as a technical agronomy expert, providing product advice and support to branch teams across the retail network.
• Mentor and develop graduate agronomists and retail employees to build agronomic capability and product knowledge.
• Monitor seasonal conditions and market trends to support product forecasting, inventory planning and customer demand.
• Represent AIRR at field days, customer events and industry forums, promoting products, services and technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies and best-practice standards, including safe chemical handling and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Agronomy expertise

Sales experience

Customer relationship skills

Digital farm management systems

Chemical handling safety

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Farm management software

Computer applications

Job description

AIRR, proudly partnered with Elders, is seeking an experienced Retail Agronomy Technical Lead to provide expert agronomic advice across our retail network and help customers achieve better on-farm outcomes. You will blend agronomic know-how with commercial sense to support growth and customer success.

Working with branch teams, industry partners and field days, you will deliver practical solutions, mentor staff, monitor seasonal trends and ensure safe handling and compliance across the network.