Agricultural Economist

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

International travel

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist to join our client’s team in a hybrid US-based role. You will provide economic analysis, market insights, and financial planning for agricultural businesses, evaluating market trends and investment opportunities to boost profitability and sustainability.

You will develop financial models, prepare reports and presentations, and advise clients on risk management and resource allocation while staying abreast of agricultural policies

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in economic analysis, financial modeling, and agricultural market research.
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills, with proficiency in R, Stata, Excel.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive economic analyses of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price trends.
• Develop financial models and feasibility studies for agricultural projects and investments.
• Advise clients on risk management strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and optimal resource allocation.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on economic findings and recommendations for clients.
• Stay abreast of relevant agricultural policies, trade agreements, and their economic implications.

Skills

Economic analysis

Financial modeling

Agricultural market research

Quantitative analysis

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics

PhD in Agricultural Economics

Tools

R

Stata

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent agricultural consultancy, is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist to join their team based in Klerksdorp . This role is crucial for providing economic analysis, market insights, and financial planning services to agricultural businesses. You will be responsible for evaluating market trends, assessing investment opportunities, and advising clients on financial strategies to enhance profitability and sustainability. This hybrid position requires a blend of on-site client engagement and remote data analysis, supporting the agricultural sector’s economic resilience and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive economic analyses of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price trends.
• Develop financial models and feasibility studies for agricultural projects and investments.
• Advise clients on risk management strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and optimal resource allocation.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on economic findings and recommendations for clients.
• Stay abreast of relevant agricultural policies, trade agreements, and their economic implications.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in economic analysis, financial modeling, and agricultural market research.
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills, with proficiency in relevant software (e.g., R, Stata, Excel).
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, balancing client-facing activities with remote analysis.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Exposure to a wide range of agricultural sectors and innovative business strategies.
• A collaborative work environment focused on impactful economic advisory services.