Technical Sales Advisor – Galway Region

GROUPE ROULLIER; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed salary

Bonuses

Company car

Phone

Laptop

Wellness program

Career development

Travel expenses

Job summary

Grassland Agro in Galway region seeks a Technical Sales Advisor – Agronomist to advise and sell soil conditioning, fertilization and mineral supplements to farmers via local co-ops and merchants. You will build relationships with clients and co-ops, and deliver technical support on our sustainable soil program.

The role emphasizes field sales, technical guidance, and collaboration with the team to meet growth targets. Driving licence is required and a company car is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• Commercial knowledge and advisory sales experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients in the agricultural industry.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local co-ops and merchants.
• Provide technical advice and support to farmers regarding our range of products and soil sustainability program.
• Attend trade shows and other industry events to promote the company's products and services.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve sales targets and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Sales advisory

Agriculture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Advisor – Agronomist to join our growing team in the Galway Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for advice and sales of our unique enhanced product range, in soil conditioning, fertilization and mineral supplements direct to farmers through local co-ops and merchants in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients in the agricultural industry.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local co-ops and merchants.
• Provide technical advice and support to farmers regarding our range of products, and our soil sustainability program.
• Attend trade shows and other industry events to promote the company's products and services.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve sales targets and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.

We offer

• An attractive compensation package of a fixed annual salary, with performance bonuses & an uncapped commission structure.
• Professional development with excellent field support along with sales & technical skills development training including ongoing on & off the job training & development.
• Wellness Programme with access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Health Screening mme & Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Attractive career path and possibilities of further development within a dynamically growing company
• Business tools include fully expensed Company car, mobile phone, Laptop, Tablet & monthly expenses

If you are passionate about agriculture and have a desire to help farmers maximise their yields through the use of our high-quality enhanced product range, then we want to hear from you.

Profile

• Commercial knowledge, sales and advisory skills experience
• Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of farming and agricultural products, as well as their applications and benefits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Full driving license.

Company description

Grassland Agro strives to advance sustainable agriculture through working hand in hand with farmers. We aim to improve agricultural performance with tailored solutions for each farm while respecting the environment.

Our business in Ireland has 3 clear departments, all focusing on sustainable farming from a social, environmental and economic approach.

Commodity: Grassland Agro have four industrial fertiliser plants in Limerick, Cork, Slane and Wexford. Distributing a complete range of NPK fertilisers and trace element fertilisers in Ireland. We supply mainline and customised blended products to suit specific requirements.

Speciality: Grassland Agro has a team of 35 professionally trained agronomists covering the entire island of Ireland. The most comprehensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. In addition, Grassland Agro sells a full range of animal mineral blocks as well as biostimulants.

Dairy Hygiene: Grassland Agro also has an expert team of dairy hygiene specialists covering all areas of the country. These specialists have many years combined experience dealing with on-farm issues such as somatic cell count (SCC), TBC, thermodurics, lameness, TCM’s and chlorates.