Dairy Specialists

The Company:
As a Yates family-owned company operating in Australia for more than 40 years, Pioneer Seeds believe they have a unique responsibility to help improve growers’ operations and advance the science of agriculture in Australia. They do this by delivering improved seed genetics to farmers, developing and distributing high-quality corn, sorghum, canola, summer forage seed and inoculant products.
They believe supporting their customers drive for success means delivering farmers with the very best performing products on the market and also sharing their knowledge and passion for field agronomy through their dedicated people. The company is committed to comprehensive pre-and post-sales technical service, together with broader farm management advice and support.
The Position:
Gentech Seeds plan to implement and invest into a new strategy within the Australian Dairy Industry, to increase productivity and profitability and decrease risk. To compliment this strategy, GenTech Seeds are looking to recruit two new Dairy Specialists to develop increased awareness, knowledge and understanding with resellers, influencers and dairy farmers of how maize, forage sorghum and silage inoculants fit into profitable dairy farm systems.

      
You will focus on:
  • Increasing GenTech Seeds footprint in a targeted high volume dairy regions
  • Increasing GenTech Seeds presence at a national and industry level to assist with internal and external partnership opportunities
  • Driving dairy system changes, and communicate clearly the benefits of maize silage for producers
  • Ensure market growth within key dairy regions

The Person:

We are keen to talk to you if you possess the following experience, skills and key personal attributes:
  • Extensive knowledge in dairy farming, broad industry knowledge and understanding of key trends in the related geographic hubs for these roles
  • Advanced dairy farm system knowledge as well as key industry contacts
  • Sound commercial acumen with well-developed and proven sales skills
  • Ability to convey sometimes complex technical concepts to varied audiences in straight forward and understandable ways
  • Active networker with excellent relationship skills
  • A positive and proactive team player
  • Highly developed presentation skills
  • Tertiary degree in agriculture preferred, although candidates with proven industry experience will be highly regarded
  • Well-developed and effective communicator
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Salesforce (or similar CRM package)

  

These are outstanding opportunities for a candidate seeking to be a change leader within the dairy industry. There are two positions, one focusing on the Gippsland and Tasmanian markets and the other on the Western Victoria and South Eastern South Australia hubs.

It is expected that you have experience working within these segments and will reside within the targeted geographic areas. To confidentially enquire or further discuss this role, please contact Ryan Hoiberg or Mick Hay on or apply now via www.rimfireresources.com.au.