Business Development Executive - Agriculture (Alor Setar)

Aonic; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drone solutions company in Malaysia seeks a Business Development Executive for Agriculture. This role focuses on driving sales and market penetration of agrochemical products, providing technical support to farmers, and maintaining key relationships in the agriculture value chain. Ideal candidates should have a degree in agriculture and strong communication skills, with a willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years experience in a relevant field, fresh graduates with strong agricultural knowledge may also be considered.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by promoting agrochemical products (e.g., herbicides, insecticides).
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the agriculture value chain.
• Provide technical guidance and support to farmers.
• Conduct field visits to monitor product performance.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge of crop protection and plant nutrition

Good presentation and problem-solving abilities

Familiarity with local crops, pests, diseases, and farming practice

Fluency in local languages/dialects

Education

Diploma/bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field

Job description

Aonic is an end-to-end drone solutions company. We began by providing drone services and have since evolved into a comprehensive solutions provider – creating our own drones, supplying major brands like DJI, and expanding into distributing smart home products. With expertise across B2B and B2C segments, we deliver end-to-end solutions through six integrated verticals: agriculture, industrial, services, retail, academy and lifestyle. At Aonic, our mission is to empower businesses and end users with innovative ecosystems that drive efficient living through smart technology.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Business Development Executive – Agriculture to drive sales and market penetration of agrochemical products, including crop protection and plant nutrition solutions. The role combines technical agronomy knowledge with commercial acumen to provide value-driven solutions to farmers, dealers, and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Responsibilities:
  • Drive sales growth by promoting agrochemical products (e.g., herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, bio-stimulants).
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, customers and farmers in the agriculture value chain.
  • Identify new business opportunities and assist in expanding market coverage.
  • Execute marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional activities in collaboration with the Commercial Manager.
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical guidance and support to farmers, including product recommendations, crop advisory, and demonstration plots.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor product performance and gather feedback.
  • Deliver product training and technical presentations to dealers, growers, and internal teams.
  • Assist in addressing product complaints or performance issues through field trials or investigations.
• Reporting & Administration:
  • Prepare weekly and monthly customer feedback reports, field activity updates, and market intelligence summaries.
  • Monitor competitor activity and report on market trends.
  • Maintain proper documentation related to demos, trials, events, and promotional activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
• 1 – 3 years (fresh graduates with strong agricultural knowledge may also be considered).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical knowledge of crop protection and plant nutrition
• Good presentation and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory
• Familiarity with local crops, pests, diseases, and farming practice
• Familiarity with Paddy, Oil Palm, Durian and other cash crops
• Fluency in local languages/dialects