Regional Sales Manager - Ornamental Horticulture

The Company Our client is a leading global specialty minerals company. Utilising raw materials, unique R&D capabilities and innovative technology, they create impactful product solutions across the markets of:

• Agriculture
• Ornamental horticulture
• Turf & landscape

The Growing Solutions division specializes in tailored plant nutrition solutions, targeting high growth markets and delivering specialty product solutions along with expert advice.

Their well branded product range consists of:

• Controlled release, water soluble, liquid, foliar, organic and micronutrient fertilisers
• Plant protection products
• Bio stimulants
• Soil conditioners and surfactants

The Opportunity With the Australian ornamental market flourishing, there is now the creation of a new role – Regional Sales Manager – Ornamental Horticulture to join the closely knit team. Reporting to the Ornamental Horticulture Lead, AU and NZ, it covers the growing regions of predominantly Sunshine Coast in QLD and Northern Rivers in NSW.

You will be driving business growth in the sector which includes working closely with distributors, managing and educating them on products and the market, along with training of staff. This involves implementation of in field product trials with end users to showcase product attributes and best solutions. This role is practical out in the field with travel within the territory.

The Person To be successful in this sales role you will ideally have:

• 5 years nursery experience at a managerial level
• Understanding of the ornamental sector
• Sales experience with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Qualification/ certificate in agricultural/ horticultural science
• Experience in setting up and reporting on scientific trials

You will understand evidence-based science, nutritional agronomy and have a teaching mentality.

The role is home based with flexibility on location as long as within the territory.

You may currently be an agronomist looking for a new challenge or a salesperson looking to utilise your well-developed communication skills to make a real impact in a specialised market sector.

You will be rewarded with a generous remuneration package which includes base salary, superannuation, fully maintained vehicle, insurance and generous bonus scheme. For a confidential discussion, please call AL Kellaway on 1300 380 701 or apply online at www.rimfiresources.com.au