Agronomist
3 months ago
**DESCRIPTION:
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An excellent career opportunity has arisen in the West Midlands either for established BASIS qualified agronomist or experienced arable person wishing to become a commercial agronomist and have the relevant technical skills to pass BASIS.
**Job role **Requirements:
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- Relevant degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related plant science but may not be essential for the right outgoing personality
- Sound technical knowledge of and passion for UK Agriculture and arable farming
- Up to date knowledge of cereal crops and grassland husbandry essential.
- BASIS qualified or have the ability to gain the BASIS qualification within a few months.
- FACTS qualified or willing to pass fertiliser FACTS certificate
- Previous experience of building relationships with or selling agricultural products to farmers and growers.
- Excellent communications skills both written and verbal and good negotiation skills.
- Confident, enthusiastic, self-starter.
- A good standard of numeracy and IT Literate
- Able to work autonomously.
- Full UK driving licence
Appropriate training will be given and the successful supported will be mentored by the company’s senior agronomist
- An agri-business qualification would be an advantage
- A good standard of numeracy
- A good understanding of arable farming
- IT Literate
- Excellent communicator
- Full UK Driving Licence
**Location:
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For established home-based agronomists, the area can be between Chester and Worcestershire/Herefordshire.
**Remuneration**:
A competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful applicants