Agronomist

An excellent career opportunity has arisen in the West Midlands either for established BASIS qualified agronomist or experienced arable person wishing to become a commercial agronomist and have the relevant technical skills to pass BASIS.

Candidates are likely to have previous experience in the Agricultural and Arable Sector or may have worked in Farm Management, Agronomy, Field Trials, Estate Management or similar and now be ready to progress into a sales and marketing role

Job role Requirements:-

Relevant degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related plant science but may not be essential for the right outgoing personality

Sound technical knowledge of and passion for UK Agriculture and arable farming

Up to date knowledge of cereal crops and grassland husbandry essential.

BASIS qualified or have the ability to gain the BASIS qualification within a few months.

FACTS qualified or willing to pass fertiliser FACTS certificate

Previous experience of building relationships with or selling agricultural products to farmers and growers.

Excellent communications skills both written and verbal and good negotiation skills.

Confident, enthusiastic, self-starter.

A good standard of numeracy and IT Literate

Able to work autonomously.

Full UK driving licence

Appropriate training will be given and the successful supported will be mentored by the company s senior agronomist

Candidate Requirements:

- An agri-business qualification would be an advantage
- A good standard of numeracy
- A good understanding of arable farming
- IT Literate
- Excellent communicator
- Full UK Driving Licence

Location:-

For established home-based agronomists, the area can be between Chester and Worcestershire/Herefordshire