Job Description
Ireland Grassland Agro isa leading supplier of fertilisers in Ireland and sources,produces and sell the complete range of conventional commodity fertilizers aswell as the most comprehensive range of speciality fertiliser and soilconditioning products.A subsidiary of global Group Roullier,a global leader in plant and animal nutrition. Founded in France in 1959 andhas since grown to become a multinational company with operations in more than130 countries worldwideAt Grassland Agro, we believe insupporting farmers to maximise their yields while also promoting sustainableagriculture practices. Our products are carefully designed to meet the needs ofmodern farming, and are backed by our team of experienced technical salesadvisors who provide expert advice and support to our clients.Our core values are at the heart ofeverything we do at Grassland Agro. These values include a commitment toexcellence, a passion for sustainability, a focus on customer satisfaction, anda dedication to innovation. We believe that by embodying these values, we cancontinue to grow and thrive as a company while also contributing to the growthand success of the farming industry in Ireland.We are seeking a highly motivated TechnicalSales Advisor – Agronomist to join our growing team in the following regions:Longford/Roscommon Region.The successful candidate will beresponsible for advice and sales of our uniqueenhanced product range, in soilconditioning, fertilization and mineral supplements direct to farmers throughlocal co-ops and merchants in the region.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients in the agricultural industry.Develop and maintain relationships with local co-ops and merchants.Provide technical advice and support to farmers regarding our range of products, and our soil sustainability program.Attend trade shows and other industry events to promote the company's products and services.Collaborate with other team members to achieve sales targets and identify new business opportunities.Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.RequirementsCommercial knowledge, sales and advisory skills experienceDegree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or related field.In-depth knowledge of farming and agricultural products, as well as their applications and benefits.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.Full driving license.We offer:An attractive compensation package of a fixed annual salary, withperformance bonuses & an uncapped commission structure.Professional development with excellent field support along withsales & technical skills development training including ongoing on& off the job training & development.Wellness progamme with access to an Employee Assistance and HealthScreening Programme.Attractive career path and possibilities of further developmentwithin a dynamically growing companyBusiness tools include fully expensed Company car, mobile phone,Laptop, Tablet & monthly expensesIf you are passionate about agriculture andhave a desire to help farmers maximise their yields through the use of our high-qualityenhanced product range, then we want to hear from you. Apply now to join ourdynamic team as a Technical Sales Advisor.Please apply by https://roullier.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/20/home?c=Roullieror email ourRecruitment Team at careers@grassland.ie in confidence for more information.PerfilThe Person:Commercial knowledge, sales and advisory skills experienceFrom a farming back-ground with excellent knowledge of farming /possess a qualification relevant to our industry.Willing to work hard to succeed in a rapidly changing market-placeTechnically minded with an ability to create and close sales opportunitiesHighly motivated and driven to succeed in a challenging directsales environment Grassland Agro strives to advance sustainable agriculture through working hand in hand with farmers. We aim to improve agricultural performance with tailored solutions for each farm while respecting the environment.Our business in Ireland has 3 clear departments, all focusing on sustainable farming from a social, environmental and economic approach.Commodity:Grassland Agro have four industrial fertiliser plants in Limerick, Cork, Slane and Wexford. Distributing a complete range of NPK fertilisers and trace element fertilisers in Ireland. We supply mainline and customised blended products to suit specific requirements.Speciality:Grassland Agro has a team of 35 professionally trained agronomists covering the entire island of Ireland. The most comprehensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. In addition, Grassland Agro sells a full range of animal mineral blocks as well as biostimulants.Dairy Hygiene:Grassland Agro also has an expert team of dairy hygiene specialists covering all areas of the country. These specialists have many years combined experience dealing with on-farm issues such as somatic cellcount (SCC), TBC, thermodurics, lameness, TCM’s and chlorates. #J-18808-Ljbffr