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Agronomist
Co. Laois
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile
A vacancy has arisen for an Agronomist covering County Laois. The position has the responsibility of maintaining and developing sales with a list of key customers.
Key Responsibilities
• To work with a list of existing and potentially new tillage customers in line with specific targets.
• To ensure that cash is collected in line with targets and that debtor days are maintained at the level required.
• To develop and maintain key information on all customers.
• To provide technical tillage expertise and a Tirlán technical message to customers.
• To execute campaigns and marketing plans in line with business needs.
• To work closely with a number of other functions but particularly with the branch network, ruminant and agronomy Team.
Key Requirements
• A professional qualification in Agriculture or a related discipline
• A strong and wide knowledge of all Agri sectors
• An excellent understanding of retail standards and keen interest in this area
• Strong knowledge of computer systems- SAP, EPOS and Microsoft Office
• A strong ability to build rapport with customers and understand their needs
• An ability to be resilient in a competitive market
• A good commercial acumen with a focus on selling product
• Proven ability in planning, time management and reaching deadlines
• A strong knowledge of the technical elements of Tillage operations
• Ability to multitask and to consistently deliver high standard quality work in a busy environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• A friendly outgoing personality, excellent customer service skills and ambition to deliver beyond customers’ expectation
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent teamwork skills as well ability to work on own initiative
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
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