National Agri-Solutions
Job Description:
National Agri-Solutions is seeking a skilled Market Development Agronomist to join a global business with a 40-year legacy of engaging with growers worldwide, specializing in bio-stimulants. Based in Europe and operating in Australia for the past decade, the company is expanding its technical sales team in South Australia. This role offers an experienced agronomist the opportunity to enhance their technical, agronomic, and commercial skills while working in the horticulture production regions of South Australia. You will play a pivotal role in promoting the company’s innovative products, engaging with growers, agronomy consultants, and rural retailers, and driving business growth through strategic market development initiatives.
Company: National Agri-Solutions
Location: South Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Attractive salary (commensurate with experience), annual incentives, 9.5% superannuation, and a vehicle
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and establish field activities, such as commercial demo plots, grower field days, and grower meetings, to promote the company’s bio-stimulant products.
- Leverage distributor partners to amplify demand generation activities.
- Develop and implement a detailed territory business plan based on robust market intelligence and key opportunity focus to meet sales targets.
- Provide timely and accurate forecasting using environmental outlooks, market information, product positioning, and competitive knowledge.
- Proactively identify and create plans to capture opportunities for business expansion in the territory.
- Ensure effective product positioning and demonstrate the value of products and technologies to growers and key stakeholders.
- Manage local customer relationships, ensuring excellent communication and proactive resolution of customer questions, feedback, and issues.
- Record and address customer inquiries and feedback promptly to maintain high service standards.
- Collaborate with technical staff, on-farm agronomists, production/farm managers, and business managers to strengthen their understanding of the company’s products.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in agricultural science or a related field.
- Previous experience in horticultural, nut, or tree crop agronomy.
- Strong ability to establish, maintain, and develop relationships with agronomists, growers, and other stakeholders by providing quality information and solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse industry stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently from a home-based office and travel within South Australia’s horticulture production regions.
- Valid Australian driver’s license.
- Proactive, strategic mindset with a focus on market intelligence and business development.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary tailored to your experience and skill set.
- Annual performance-based incentives.
- 9.5% superannuation contribution.
- Company-provided vehicle for work-related travel.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in bio-stimulants, with ongoing research and development.
- Career development opportunities to enhance technical, agronomic, and commercial skills.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative company competing with larger industry players.
About National Agri-Solutions:
National Agri-Solutions represents a global business with a 40-year history of supporting growers through innovative bio-stimulant solutions. Operating in Australia for the past 10 years, the company is focused on expanding its presence in the horticulture sector. With a commitment to quality customer service, research, and development, National Agri-Solutions is poised to compete with major industry players while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment for its team.
Application Process:
To apply, create an Indeed account and submit your application through the company’s website. For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Josh Peters at 0416 142 130 or josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au.
Equal Opportunity Employer: