Sales Agronomist - Tamworth, NSW

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging

Company vehicle

Various corporate discounts

Parental leave policy

Purchased leave scheme

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Tamworth, NSW is seeking an experienced Sales Agronomist to consult with farmers and offer expert pasture agronomy knowledge. You will drive product sales both in-store and on-farm, while building lasting client relationships and understanding client business goals.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will coordinate field days and farmer meetings, staying abreast of latest pasture production practices and agro-inputs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in agricultural science or related field.
• Current driver’s license is essential.
• Experience as an agronomic advisor, with knowledge of agricultural chemicals and fertilisers.
• Strong understanding of pasture agronomy and farm advisory practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic and technical support to farmers in the Tamworth region, with in-store and on-farm product sales.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and understand clients’ business goals.
• Share technical and market information to improve farming performance and sustainability.
• Coordinate field days and farmer meetings; position as subject matter expert in pasture production inputs.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship

Communication skills

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Agricultural Science

Job description

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 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.
• 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
• Use of company vehicle
• Access to various corporate discounts and benefits
• Above industry standard parental leave policy
• Purchased leave scheme benefits

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.