About the job
We have a fantastic opportunity for a charismatic and enthusiastic Agronomist – Technical Sales / Accounts Manager to join our company, Agro-Vital UK. Alongside our sister company, Agriton UK, we offer a wholesale range of products for Arable and Livestock farmers.
The Agro-Vital range of products include smart fertilisers that aim to maximise crop yields and quality whilst reducing the application of products that are potentially harmful to soils, crop health, and the wider environment.
We are committed to bringing products to the UK market that enhance these values either by offering growers solutions to replace crop production products that are harmful to our soils and the environment, or to help reduce their use to sustainable levels.
Our passion for promoting profitable, sustainable, and responsible agriculture is at the heart of everything we do.
We expect all staff members to have a genuine interest and an enthusiasm for regenerative and sustainable farming methods and as an integral part of the company, you will need to embody these values as you promote and grow the business.
The professional candidate will be expected to drive and deliver our yearly program of sales and marketing events, maintain existing and build new distributor relationships, develop our e-marketing platforms as well as represent our company accordingly. You will also be expected to assist with planning and organising trials as well as collating data and presenting findings.
The role is predominantly home-based but you will be expected to visit the office regularly and travel all over the UK and Ireland. For the right candidate, there will be generous promotional opportunities, a car, laptop, mobile, and a salary reflective of your experience.
Being a technical role, experience as an Agronomist or an Agronomy background is essential. FACTS and BASIS qualifications are highly desirable.
Commercial sales experience and an agricultural qualification are advantageous.
*All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence*
Please apply in writing, sending your letter of application and CV to: andrew@agriton.co.uk or by post: Andrew Sincock, Agro-Vital, Ebear Farm, Westleigh, Tiverton, EX16 7HN