Sales Agronomist - Tamworth, NSW

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging

Nutrien Incentive Scheme

Use of company vehicle

Corporate discounts and benefits

Above industry standard parental leave

Purchased leave scheme benefits

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Sales Agronomist to provide expert product knowledge and agronomic support to farmers. This role involves building long-term client relationships, maintaining existing ones, and coordinating field events. A tertiary qualification in agricultural science and customer service skills are essential. Competitive salary packaging and access to corporate benefits are included in the offer.

Qualifications

• Understanding of agricultural chemicals and fertilisers.
• Established as a trusted advisor in an agronomy role.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Consult and provide agronomic support for farmers.
• Maintain solid relationships with existing clients and target new ones.
• Co-ordinate field days and farmer meetings.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Sales process understanding

Technical knowledge in agronomy

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in agricultural science or related field

Job description

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.

Tamworth, NSW is a great place for those with a family with excellent public and private schools and one of the University of New England campuses. Driving distance to Sydney and Brisbane and 2.5 hour drive to Newcastle.

We’re currently offering a great opportunity for an experienced Sales Agronomist to join our team. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the focus of your role will be to consult and offer expert product knowledge on pasture agronomy for our existing client base in Tamworth and surrounding area.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Branch Manager and joining a high-performing and passionate team, you will provide agronomic and technical support to our farmers and producers in the region, with product sales both in store and on farm.

• Building solid and long-term client relationships, you will develop a strong understanding of the clients’ business goals and share technical and market information to enable clients to improve the performance and sustainability of their farming enterprises.
• You will maintain relationships with the healthy list of existing customers, with room to target new clients through the provision of superior sales and agronomic input.
• Keeping relevant with latest plant production practices together with running and coordinating field days and farmer meetings will position you as the go-to subject matter expert in the region for pasture production agronomic inputs and other advice.

What You’ll Bring:

To be successful you will have established yourself as a trusted advisor in an agronomy role and demonstrate an understanding of the products, seasonal timings and general requirements of rural producers.

You will also have:

• Sound customer service, organisational, administrative and computing skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding of the sales process and strong sales activity and call cycle management.
• A tertiary qualification in agricultural science or a related field and a current driver’s license is essential.
• Your experience in an agronomic advisory role related to agricultural chemicals and fertiliser will secure this rewarding role.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary packaging
• Nutrien Incentive Scheme
• Use of company vehicle
• Access to various corporate discounts and benefits
• Above industry standard parental leave policy
• Purchased leave scheme benefits

Are you a good match? Apply today!

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.

To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions go to our Careers Website or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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.