Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist
Lucas Group ·www.lucasgroup.com.au
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The Lucas Group is proud to present a rare greenfield opportunity with a well-established Australian plant nutrition business.
As Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist, you will take national ownership of market development, working directly with corporate farming operations and large family growers to design, implement and commercialise season-long crop programmes. Backed by 30+ years of proprietary IP and agronomic data, you'll have the platform, the products and the autonomy to build something meaningful.
Location: Remote - Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland preferred.
Travel: Extensive national travel required to drive results.
The Opportunity
What Success Looks Like
In your first 12 months, you will:
About You
You're a senior commercial agronomist, agribusiness sales leader or technical sales specialist who thrives on building. You bring deep horticulture knowledge, established industry networks, and the credibility to influence at the highest level.
You'll also bring:
Package & Benefits
Ready to Build? If you're looking for a standing-start opportunity where your networks, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset will be genuinely valued, this is it.
Apply now or contact Luke Cuthbertson for a confidential discussion. Ref: LC11563
We’re also recruiting a Senior Broadacre Commercial Agronomist to build the national broadacre market. Check out our website or SEEK for details.
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au
As Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist, you will take national ownership of market development, working directly with corporate farming operations and large family growers to design, implement and commercialise season-long crop programmes. Backed by 30+ years of proprietary IP and agronomic data, you'll have the platform, the products and the autonomy to build something meaningful.
Location: Remote - Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland preferred.
Travel: Extensive national travel required to drive results.
The Opportunity
- Develop and lead national relationships with horticulture growers across Australia.
- Identify, pursue and convert new commercial opportunities.
- Design integrated crop programmes combining seed treatment, nutrition and bioproducts.
- Establish and manage a trial and demonstration programme. Then commercialise the outcomes.
- Work alongside distribution partners while directly owning key accounts.
- Operate with significant autonomy and direct access to the CEO.
What Success Looks Like
In your first 12 months, you will:
- Meet revenue targets and maintain gross margin targets through new commercial accounts.
- Secure forward crop programmes with targeted growers for the following season.
- Establish a credible and functioning trial and demonstration programme.
- Build a reliable, accurate commercial forecast that supports business planning.
About You
You're a senior commercial agronomist, agribusiness sales leader or technical sales specialist who thrives on building. You bring deep horticulture knowledge, established industry networks, and the credibility to influence at the highest level.
You'll also bring:
- Demonstrated success in agribusiness sales, business development or commercial agronomy.
- Strong, pre-existing relationships with key growers and influential agronomists.
- A commercial mindset that translates agronomic expertise into measurable grower value.
- The independence, resilience and drive to succeed in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
- A genuine desire to build a market, not just service one.
Package & Benefits
- $180,000–$190,000 base salary
- Fully maintained Ford Ranger XL dual cab 4x4 (or equivalent)
- Business debit card, fuel card and tolls
- Laptop and company mobile
- STIP (up to $70,000 per annum)
- Potential equity incentive participation
- National scope with genuine commercial autonomy
Ready to Build? If you're looking for a standing-start opportunity where your networks, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset will be genuinely valued, this is it.
Apply now or contact Luke Cuthbertson for a confidential discussion. Ref: LC11563
We’re also recruiting a Senior Broadacre Commercial Agronomist to build the national broadacre market. Check out our website or SEEK for details.
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au
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Who is hiring for the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role?
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Where is the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist job located?
The Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role with Lucas Group is based in Mildura, VIC, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role remote?
Yes — the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist position at Lucas Group is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role pay?
Lucas Group lists the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role at AUD 180,000–190,000 per year.
Is the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Lucas Group.
What experience level is the Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist role?
The Senior Horticulture Commercial Agronomist position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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