Business Development Executive - Agriculture (Mentakab)

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider is seeking a Techno-Commercial Executive in Mentakab, Malaysia, to drive sales of agrochemical products while providing technical support to farmers. Ideal candidates should have a degree in agriculture, 1-3 years of experience or strong knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Frequent travel is required. Join our mission to empower agricultural practices with smart technology.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in agriculture or related field; fresh graduates with strong knowledge may apply.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory.
• Fluency in local languages/dialects.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by promoting agrochemical products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, customers, and farmers.
• 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

Familiarity with local crops, pests, diseases

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 Techno-Commercial Executive 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