Agronomist

Location: Rochester, VIC, with the flexibility of being based in Echuca or Bendigo
Company- One of Australia’s Largest Independent Rural Retail Business
Sites: 30+ across Victoria, Tasmania, and Southern NSW

About the Company:
Our client is a leading provider of products and services for a variety of agricultural sectors, including broad-acre cropping, dairy, pasture, horticulture, cropping, sheep, beef, and lifestyle farming. They offer a broad range of products and expert agronomic services, helping farmers to achieve the best outcomes for their businesses.

About the Role:
We are seeking an Agronomist to join our Rochester team. You’ll play a critical role in guiding and mentoring our emerging agronomist, along with our Senior Agronomist. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead from the front, develop relationships with clients, and deliver tailored agronomic advice to drive their success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Visiting client farms to assess needs and provide product recommendations
• Identifying opportunities for new product introductions and support clients farming operations
• Supporting and mentoring the junior agronomist, helping them grow in their role
• Providing in-store support and assisting colleagues to ensure high levels of service are maintained and assist with knowledge on cropping market and products
• Managing client relationships and delivering expert advice on Seed, Agricultural chemicals, fertiliser and pest management.

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Extensive agronomy experience, with focus on broadacre cropping and pasture and a proven track record in the industry
• A strong ability to build relationships with a wide range of clients
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor a young agronomist
• On-farm sales experience is highly desirable, with existing clientele in the area a plus
• A valid driver’s licence
• Qualifications in agronomy, agriculture, or related fields are preferred

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of the Rochester agronomy team
• Be part of a community-minded team with a strong focus on client success
• Opportunity to work with a strong team focused business servicing a range of customer needs Enjoy the opportunity to grow with the business, with plenty of room to develop your career and make a difference in a key regional location.