15 Oct
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Agri Talent
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Shepparton
15 Oct
Agri Talent
Shepparton
Your Employer
Our client is an established international irrigation business with a strong Australian presence and a reputation for helping growers improve productivity and water efficiency. Backed by global research, technical expertise and an extensive dealer network, the business is looking to expand its footprint in Australia's broadacre sector. This presents an opportunity to help introduce proven irrigation technology to new cropping markets and contribute to the company's next stage of growth. The Role
This is a commercially focused opportunity for someone who understands broadacre agriculture and knows how to turn relationships and market opportunities into business. Working across Victoria and southern NSW, you will be responsible for establishing new markets for subsurface drip irrigation, initially targeting maize and lucerne production.
Rather than managing an existing customer portfolio, you will identify opportunities, engage growers and industry partners, and develop a market presence from the ground up. Reporting to the Director of Agronomy, Product and Market Development, you will work closely with regional sales teams and technical specialists to build demand and support long-term commercial growth.
Your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across broadacre cropping regions.
- Develop and implement a market-entry strategy targeting commercially viable crops and farming systems.
- Build relationships with growers, agricultural businesses, dealers and industry representatives.
- Engage prospective customers, demonstrate the commercial perks of irrigation solutions and progress sales opportunities.
- Coordinate on-farm trials and demonstrations to showcase performance and encourage grower adoption.
- Establish partnerships with research organisations, agricultural suppliers and other industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate with sales and technical teams to convert market interest into commercial projects.
About You
You don't need to be a qualified agronomist to succeed in this role. We're particularly interested in candidates with strong broadacre industry experience, proven sales or business development skills, and the confidence to establish new commercial opportunities. You may currently work in agricultural sales, account management, business development or a commercially focused agronomy role.
What matters most is your understanding of broadacre farming, your ability to connect with growers and your track record of developing business.
To be considered for the role, you must be able to address the following criteria:
- Strong experience in Australian agriculture, preferably within broadacre cropping or irrigated farming systems.
- Demonstrated success in agricultural sales, business development or market expansion.
- Sound understanding of broadacre production systems and the commercial factors influencing growers.
- Ability to identify opportunities, develop customer relationships and convert prospects into sales.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial initiative and the ability to plan and execute business development activities independently.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Victoria and southern NSW.
Practical agricultural experience and demonstrated commercial ability will be highly valued. Experience with irrigation systems, agricultural technology or on-farm demonstrations would be advantageous, although product-specific training and technical support will be available. The Benefits:
You will have the freedom to develop your own approach, build industry relationships and play a significant part in growing the company's Australian broadacre operations. The position is remote and field-based, offering flexibility to manage your territory and schedule. Regular travel throughout Victoria, Tasmania and southern NSW will be required.
In addition to the scope and autonomy of the position, other benefits include:
- $135,000 base salary plus superannuation.
- 20% performance bonus based on base salary.
- Fully provided company vehicle.
- Flexible, autonomous working arrangements.
- Career development opportunities within a large international business.
Choose Agri Talent
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector. For more information, please contact Declan Andrew, Recruitment Consultant, Agri Talent on 0448 682 ***.
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