Retail Agronomy Lead: Technical Advisor & Field Support

Elders Rural Services; Winchelsea; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRR, part of Elders, invites applications for a Retail Agronomy Technical Lead. This role combines agronomic expertise with commercial acumen to support our retail network and help customers achieve better on-farm outcomes across Australia.

You will partner with branch teams and industry partners to deliver practical agronomic solutions, develop capability, grow sales, ensure safe chemical handling and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Agriculture; postgraduate qualifications and accreditations are highly regarded.
• Extensive agronomy experience with strong practical industry knowledge.
• Proven sales success delivering commercial outcomes.
• Strong technical expertise across crops, pastures, weeds, pests and diseases.
• Experience providing technical advice and product support in an agribusiness retail environment.
• Excellent relationship-building with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficient with digital farm management systems and computer applications.
• Strong understanding of safe chemical handling, storage and animal health practices.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly.

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 relationships

Technical advisory

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Postgraduate qualifications

Industry accreditations

Job description

AIRR, part of Elders, invites applications for a Retail Agronomy Technical Lead. This role combines agronomic expertise with commercial acumen to support our retail network and help customers achieve better on-farm outcomes across Australia.

You will partner with branch teams and industry partners to deliver practical agronomic solutions, develop capability, grow sales, ensure safe chemical handling and compliant operations.