Trainee Agronomist

Fane Valley Stores is Northern Ireland's leading provider of agronomy services, crop inputs, fertiliser, seed, Agri-technology and advice. As part of the ongoing strategic growth and development of our Agronomy and Forage division, we now wish to appoint a Trainee Agronomist in Co. Antrim to assist with the delivery of our strategic plan. Trainee Agronomist - (Co. Antrim - N.I) Job Ref No: FVS/TA/10/24 The Role: The Trainee Agronomist will undergo an extensive training program to become a BASIS and FACTS qualified Agronomist within our Agronomy and Forage team with responsibility for: Providing customers with technical advice, crop walking with agronomy support on arable, root and forage crop production, including seed selection, crop nutrition, crop protection, soil nutrition and forage conservation, with responsibility for sales and customer management in the North Eastern Region; Delivering a strategy to grow sales and increase market share within the sales territory for a leading range of high-quality products including; agro-chemicals, bio-stimulants, forage additives, cereal / grass seeds and fertiliser / lime products; Maximise new business development opportunities, while keeping up to date with competitor's activities and market trends; Engage and liaise with relevant Fane Valley colleagues within the Agronomy & Forages team, and through the wider Fane Valley Stores, Fane Valley Feeds and Fane Valley Animal Health Services to develop and foster relationships, while supporting wider Fane Valley Business in the sales region; Attend training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills. Candidate Requirements: Comprehensive understanding of the Northern Ireland agricultural industry; Excellent communication and negotiating skills and be able to communicate with farmers and colleagues; Experience in customer support with excellent business acumen and commercial awareness; Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a busy team, with a 'can do' attitude; Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise a busy workload; Be IT literate; Hold a full UK driving licence. Preference will be given to candidates who have: A third level qualification in an agricultural related discipline, 2024 Graduates welcome; Possess a sound knowledge and experience of arable and mixed farming sectors; Good practical arable and forage crop production skills, as well as full knowledge of the major drivers affecting the arable and mixed farming industries; Previous relevant on farm sales experience. In return, the company offers an attractive salary and benefits package including a company vehicle, a full graduate training program, continual personal development, excellent career progression opportunities and Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Wednesday 23rd October 2024. Fane Valley Stores is an equal opportunities employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.