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Trainee Agronomist – (Co. Antrim – N.I)
Ref No: FVS/TA/12/25
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.
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 Essential:
- Comprehensive understanding of the Northern Ireland agricultural industry, in particular arable and forage crop production.
- A growth mindset, keen to learn and improve.
- Strong people skills and a clear communicator, building rapport and trust with farmers and colleagues.
- Attention to detail, with ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Organised and self-motivated with a ‘Can do’ attitude.
- Confident with IT software – MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Hold a full UK driving licence; able to travel regularly within the sales region.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- A 3rd level qualification in an agriculture-related discipline.
- Hands-on experience on arable or mixed farms (placement, family farm, previous role).
- Previous relevant on farm sales experience.
- Awareness of key challenges in NI agriculture.
About Us
Fane Valley Stores is the largest retail distributor of animal health, crop protection, livestock identification products and general farm supplies in Northern Ireland. Our expanding network of agri-retail stores is complemented by a market leading online trading platform.
Technical support and advice is also one of our strengths with customers having access to Fane Valley’s growing team of technical specialists in animal health, soil health and crop agronomy.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Fane Valley Stores is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
