Technical Agronomy Advisor

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Italia; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Technical Agronomy Advisor role in Northern Italy, focused on grapes, fruit orchards, apples, cherries, tomatoes and maize, supporting farmers and distributors with biostimulant products. The position is field-based, requiring 50–60% travel and independent, practical field work.

You will build relationships, provide agronomic advice, organise demonstrations and contribute to market development across the region. Fluency in English and Italian, plus a driving licence, are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility to work in UK or valid visa permitting employment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with farmers and distributors across the region.
• Provide practical agronomic advice, with a focus on grapes and fruit orchards.
• Support growers in integrating biostimulants into crop programmes.
• Organise farmer demonstration days and on-farm trials.
• Work closely with distributors on customer visits, technical training and market development.
• Attend agricultural events and develop a strong local network.
• Monitor trial results, farmer feedback and market developments.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on market activity.

Skills

Grapes & fruit orchards experience

Biostimulants knowledge

Technical communication

Independent work

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Agronomy / Plant Science / Plant Pathology

Job description

Technical Agronomy Advisor

Technical Agronomy Advisor ( Grapes and fruit orchards, Apples, cherries, tomatoes and maize ) - Northern Italy - €26,400 - €34,800

The Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Agronomy Advisor to join a growing international agribusiness, supporting farmers and distributors across Northern Italy. This is a field-based role focused on agronomic advice, farmer engagement, technical support and market development for an innovative biostimulant product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with farmers and agricultural distributors across the region
• Provide practical agronomic advice, with a particular focus on grapes and fruit orchards
• Support growers in integrating biostimulants into existing crop programmes
• Organise farmer demonstration days and support on-farm trials
• Work closely with distributors on customer visits, technical training and market development
• Attend agricultural events and develop a strong local network
• Monitor trial results, farmer feedback and market developments
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on market activity

The Company:

An innovative international agribusiness combining sustainable agriculture with marine restoration. The business develops evidence-based biostimulant products designed to improve crop resilience, soil health and agricultural sustainability, with operations and customers across multiple international markets.

The Candidate:

• Degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Pathology or a related discipline
• 0–4 years' experience within agronomy, agriculture or technical sales
• Strong knowledge of plant nutrition, crop production and biostimulant use
• Experience with grapes and fruit orchards is essential
• Experience with apples, cherries, tomatoes or maize would be advantageous
• Confident communicating technical information to farmers and distributors
• Relationship-focused, practical and comfortable working independently
• Fluent English plus relevant Italian language skills
• Full driving licence and willingness to spend 50–60% of time travelling

The Package:

• Salary €26,400 - €34,800 DOE
• Field-based role covering Northern Italy
• International travel and exposure
• Opportunity to build a strong agricultural network
• International, collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Strong training and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative business focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental impact

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.