Business Development Executive - Agriculture (Jitra)

Aonic; Jitra; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Kedah seeks a proactive Business Development Executive Agriculture to drive sales of agrochemical products. This role combines technical agronomy knowledge with commercial acumen to provide value-driven solutions to farmers and distributors. Candidates should have a diploma or bachelor’s degree in agriculture and strong communication skills. Frequent travel within the territory is required.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years experience (fresh graduates with strong agricultural knowledge may also be considered).
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory.
• Familiarity with local crops, pests, diseases, and farming practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by promoting agrochemical products.
• Provide technical guidance and support to farmers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly customer feedback reports.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge of crop protection and plant nutrition

Good presentation and problem-solving abilities

Education

Diploma/bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

About Us

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 now 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

About You

• 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