Technical Officer - R&D Extension - Horticulture - SE QLD - FILLED BY US!
This is your chance to join the company at an exciting time, bringing a fresh approach to the industry through a deep pipeline of R&D plant and soil nutrition technologies.
Who will you work for?
This business offers a wide range of nutritional technologies that both improve production and return on investment for the farmer. With a devoted R&D department and a passion for innovation, this company are a step ahead of their competitors in the Australian market. As an employee you will be exposed to a positive, innovative and professional environment. An environment that will encourage you to continue to develop your technical, agronomy and commercial skills.
The role itself?
With the support and guidance of the technical team you will engage with fruit and vegetable growers and farmers across the Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast, South Burnett and Northern Rivers regions. You will also spend time with the other technical staff, agronomists, production/farm managers, quality control managers and business managers across the industry where you will create opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the company’s products.
Your day to day activities in this role will include:
Execute the Technical Promo plan as delivered by the Technical Manager and Lead Technical Officer
Demonstrate and explain products, with emphasis on technical elements and benefits, to farmers/growers
Record and report demonstration-related data as set out in the protocols
Plan and execute demonstrations as set out in the Tech Promo plan
Liaise with Regional Sales Managers and Territory Sales Managers to learn about the characteristics of the relevant audience and prepare demonstrations accordingly
Liaise with the sales and marketing teams to develop promotional assets advertising positive demonstration results
Promote the company’s plant physiology focus
Assist and participate in the organisation of planned events such as grower field days, grower presentations, industry seminars and conferences
Assist with field trials to ensure accurate and timely application and measurements are delivered according to the trial protocol
Support the Lead Technical Officer and Technical Manager with development and client relations functions
Be familiar with and have adequate knowledge on equipment used in trials and demonstrations such as the drone technology, spray equipment and measuring devices.
What kind of person will fit the role?
The perfect person for this role would be someone with tertiary agronomy qualifications and previous experience in horticultural agronomy. A person that has an ability to establish, maintain and develop relationships with all technical stakeholders by providing quality information and solutions.
How will you be rewarded?
You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), superannuation and a vehicle.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
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Location:
South East Queensland
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
31 August 2022