Monitoring /Automation Technician - Yakima/TriCities, WA
About the role
In this role, the employee facilitates the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of computer-controlled irrigation and hydraulic systems. They will work regularly with low-voltage electrical components, hydraulic controls, and other electro-mechanical devices (valves, pumps, filters, chemical injectors, etc). The primary region for this work will be in the tri-cities area.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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In cooperation with the warehouse manager, organize project materials, coordinate delivery to the job site, and manage job site inventory
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Communicate job status with supervisor, customer success manager and customers
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Keep detailed records of project status, equipment usage, inventory usage
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Train customers on the use of automation software and automation systems, including manual overrides, simple troubleshooting, etc.
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Install irrigation and other hydraulic controllers including radios, solar panels, antennas, antenna masts, valve solenoids, pump relays, critter guards
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Install (trench when necessary) conduit and run wire to interconnect devices
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Troubleshoot components and processes and if needed, replace defective hardware and test functionality before leaving a site
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Calibrate sensors and ensure water meters, switches and other devices are reporting accurate values
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Test valves, pumps and other outputs for proper functionality
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Provide remote and on-site support, in rare cases, respond to emergency support calls on Saturday.
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Provide fast and efficient customer service to end-users
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Provide system installations, maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware
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Work closely with technical support team to solve technical issues
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Report accurate status of all required tasks
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Complete regular daily-assigned outdoor field work
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Adhere to geographic mobility between multiple locations per day
Qualifications and Skills:
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Must have a desire to work outdoors and travel frequently
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Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
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Must be a fast learner, self-motivated and organized
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Must have a passion for customer satisfaction
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Willing to work with a team
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Professional communication skills are essential
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Simple electronic knowledge of voltage / current preferred but not required, training will be provided
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Mechanical abilities and familiarity with basic hand / power tools required
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May be required to lift/move items in excess of 75 lbs.
Preferred:
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Bilingual - English/Spanish
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Hands-on agricultural experience
Salary and Benefits:
This position is paid hourly with optional overtime in accordance with State / Federal regulations. Wage placement depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include:
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Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Daycare Spending Account - HSA Account
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401K (starts after 90-day waiting period), with company match up to 4%
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Vacation: 2 weeks/year, sick days, five floating holidays, 10 company observed holidays
Warehouse Manager / Washington
About Phytech:
Phytech is an industry leader in digitizing the plant, soil, and atmospheric data on a farm, and putting the most relevant agronomic insights into the hands of growers so they can increase their yields and save valuable resources. Phytech also provides visibility into the operational side of farming (irrigation, pest control, fertigation) and helps growers make critical management decisions on their farms.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Warehouse Manager to join an innovative global agricultural technology firm. The products and services of our organization are highly innovative and backed up by a team of industry professionals who are dedicated to one goal - making growers successful.
In the inventory aspect, we are looking for a reliable professional with excellent organizational skills, who has great attention to detail and a business sense, to monitor and report on the company's inventory. The work is important because the efficient handling of the company's products and supplies is critical to achieving business goals.
Mission:
To ensure all technicians have all the equipment, hardware, and accessories they need to conduct their tasks on a daily basis; in addition, maintaining organization and cleanliness of our warehouse space in Wenatchee, Washington.
Competencies:
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Responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and shipping of products, managing inventory levels, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. The ideal Warehouse Manager should have excellent organization, and communication skills, as well as experience in warehouse management, logistics, and inventory management
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Detail oriented
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Matrix management: ability to lead warehouse hands, train, and improve their performance and accountability
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Inventory management: Tracking inventory levels and ensuring that orders are filled accurately and on time, as well as conducting regular inventory counts to maintain accurate records
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Logistics: Coordinating with vendors and transportation companies to ensure timely delivery of goods and maintaining accurate records of shipments and receipts
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Safety: Ensuring that the warehouse is a safe and healthy working environment by monitoring equipment, enforcing safety regulations, and maintaining emergency response plans
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Continuous improvement: Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
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Communication: Maintaining open communication with internal teams and external partners to ensure that everyone is informed of warehouse operations and any issues that may arise
Outcomes:
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Obtain deep knowledge of all equipment, hardware, and accessories used by Phytech USA.
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Proficiency of all relevant NetSuite modules (including but not limited to inventory order, inventory transaction and bulk inventory transaction)
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Complete control of all inventory items; ability to generate an inventory snapshot to superiors within 15 min from request
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Responsible to communicate needs in a timely fashion
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Prepare weekly inventory kits to all technicians (monitoring)
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Prepare kits for all other purposes according to need (puffers, automation, etc.)
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Meticulous knowledge of the warehouse locations
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Mapping of the warehouse to make sure others can find equipment in your absence
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Responsibility for warehouse safety (including but not limited to coordinating safety audits, fixing rejects, checking fire extinguishers monthly, etc.)
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Ensure others are not roaming the Warehouse without proper authorization
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Ship equipment, hardware, and accessories to other territories according to plan communicated by the Director of Operations
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Responsibility for receiving inventory
Benefit Package:
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Career horizon in a growing ag-tech industry
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High degree of autonomy and flexibility
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Competitive hourly pay
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Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
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401k program with company match up to 4%
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Vacation accrual- 10 days per year; 5 floating holidays, 10 company observed holidays
Regional Sales Manager / California
About the role
Location: California
Phytech is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive your team's growth for California (and parts of Arizona). You will manage and inspire a team of sales professionals to sell the value of Phytech technology to the largest growers in California. You will work closely with growers and partners to identify their needs and provide solutions that deliver value and build strong relationships.
Responsibilities:
● Develop and execute sales plans to achieve revenue targets in your assigned region.
● Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and other stakeholders to identify business opportunities and drive growth.
● Provide agricultural technical expertise and support to customers and partners to ensure their success with Phytech's products and services.
● Conduct market research and analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and customer success, to ensure a cohesive approach to sales and customer engagement.
● Prepare and present reports on sales performance, pipeline, and forecasts to senior management.
● Manage and coa
Requirements:
● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in ag sales, with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets and driving growth. ● Experience working in the agriculture industry, preferably in ag tech or related field.
● Strong knowledge of sales principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
● Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region.
● If you are a self-motivated, results-driven sales professional with a passion for ag tech and a desire to make a difference in the agriculture industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Phytech.
Benefits Package:
● Career horizon with an industry-leading Ag-tech company
● Competitive salary & success-based commission plan
● Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
● Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Daycare Spending Account - HSA Account
● 401k with company match up to 4%
● Discretionary Vacation Policy, 10 company observed Holidays
● Fleet Vehicle (for work use only), laptop, company phone
Business Area Manager / California
About the role
Location: Fresno, CA
Job description:
● Close new deals and drive results in large or complex sales opportunities that need creative
and complex cloud-based solutions.
● Manage the full sale cycle with potential clients, including negotiation and deal closing
● Develop yearly, quarterly, and weekly workable sales plan for the region
● Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships to drive significant up-sale
and cross-sale initiatives, to expand the business of our current clients
● Collaborate with Pre-Sales and Customer Success groups to ensure customer receives
maximum value throughout life-cycle
● Obtain a deep understanding of the customer's business as well as their technical
environment to surface their pressing needs
● Maintain and document well-organized, up-to-date, and accurate sales information and
progress towards goals in the Company's CRM system
Job requirements:
● 3+ years of experience in agricultural sales with a proven track record
● Proven experience building relationships with growers in the specific area
● Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all
levels and in all environments
● Agriculture-related degree from an accredited university - preferred
● Certified Crop Adviser or Pest Control Adviser license - plus
Benefit Package:
● Career horizon with an industry leading Ag-tech company
● Competitive salary & success-based commission plan
● Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
● 401k with company match up to 4%
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Irrigation Automation Technician / Mildura VIC 3500
Location: Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC
Full time
$60-80k + car + super + phone
About Phytech:
Phytech have grown to become the largest IoT Agtech service provider in Australia. The Phytech service centers around a range of proprietary plant and environmental sensors, along with cloud based algorithms, that enable growers to view the real time irrigation needs of their crops. Data is collected and analyzed automatically, then displayed to the grower using a simple smartphone and web interface. This leads to improved water use efficiency, optimized yields and higher quality produce.
Phytech has also expanded into the irrigation automation sector, providing growers with the ability to remotely program their irrigation system. The business model is “as-a-service” for both hardware and software, whereby the client pays a seasonal subscription fee rather than purchasing the specialized hardware and software themselves. Target irrigated crops include almonds, citrus, avocado, pistachio, stonefruit & grapes. Due to business growth a new opportunity exists for a Sunraysia-based Irrigation Automation Technician to join the team.
Job Requirments - Irrigation Automation Technician - Sunraysia
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Based in the greater Mildura area.
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Primarily servicing the Sunraysia & Riverland regions, with a secondary responsibility to support other regions within Australia.
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Reporting to the Automation General Manager.
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The primary objective of this role is to configure, install and support the Phytech-owned automation hardware at the clients' orchard/vineyard.
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A secondary objective is to install and maintain the Phytech-owned sensor hardware at the clients' orchard/vineyard.
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You must be able to demonstrate an ability to learn new concepts, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills, delivered in a professional manner. The company will provide you with the necessary training and support so you can learn how the Phytech solution works.
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You must be willing and able to work outside in an orchard or vineyard environment. You will be exposed to a wide range of physical movements (bending, kneeling, reaching, etc).
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You must be able to use a wide range of power tools and equipment.
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Work from the Mildura office.
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You may be required to work after hours or weekends on occasion.
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Regular daily travel throughout the Sunraysia & Riverland regions, and infrequent travel to other regions that may require up to two weeks away from home. You must maintain a valid Australian driver's license.
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An understanding of horticultural irrigation operation, maintenance or design is a prerequisite.
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Experience working with, or for, horticultural organizations will be highly regarded.
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A formal qualification in electrical, electronics, engineering, hydraulics or agriculture will be highly regarded.
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A salary commensurate with experience, plus a company vehicle, phone, computer and superannuation is on offer.
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You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role.
This is one of three open opportunities with Phytech in the Sunraysia region. Search for Phytech on Seek to view other available positions.
There is opportunity for career progression for the right candidate as this business continues to grow. If you are highly motivated, analytical, a good communicator, have irrigation system experience and can be trusted to work autonomously then we would like to hear from you. Email info@phytech.com.au with any questions regarding this position, but only applications lodged through the Seek site will be considered.
Client Success Manager (CSM) / Mildura VIC 3500
Location: Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC
Full time
$65-90k + car + super + phone
About Phytech:
Phytech have grown to become the largest IoT Agtech service provider in Australia. The Phytech service centers around a range of proprietary plant and environmental sensors, along with cloud based algorithms, that enable growers to view the real time irrigation needs of their crops. Data is collected and analyzed automatically, then displayed to the grower using a simple smartphone and web interface. This leads to improved water use efficiency, optimized yields and higher quality produce.
Phytech has also expanded into the irrigation automation sector, providing growers with the ability to remotely program their irrigation system. The business model is “as-a-service” for both hardware and software, whereby the client pays a seasonal subscription fee rather than purchasing the specialized hardware and software themselves. Target irrigated crops include almonds, citrus, avocado, pistachio, stonefruit & grapes. Due to business growth a new opportunity exists for a Sunraysia-based Irrigation Automation Technician to join the team.
Job Requirments - Client Success Manager - Sunraysia
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Based in the greater Mildura area.
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Primarily servicing the Sunraysia region from Swan Hill to Lake Cullulleraine, with the potential responsibility to remotely support clients in other regions within Australia.
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Reporting to the relevant Territory Manager.
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The objective of this Client Success Manager role is to provide agronomic support and training to existing clients. Some of this will be face-to-face with the orchard/irrigation manager at their site, and some will be by phone or Zoom meeting. You must be passionate about wanting to help the client succeed in achieving better outcomes.
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Provide supervision and guidance to the field technician(s) in the region.
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You must be able to demonstrate an ability to learn new concepts, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills, delivered in a professional manner. The company will provide you with the necessary training and support so you can learn how the Phytech solution works.
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You must be willing and able to work outside in an orchard environment from time to time. There is no heavy lifting but you will be exposed to a wide range of physical movements (bending, kneeling, reaching, etc).
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Work autonomously from home or the Mildura office without direct supervision.
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Regular daily travel throughout the Sunraysia region, and infrequent travel to other regions that may require an occasional night or two away from home. You must maintain a valid Australian driver's license.
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An understanding of horticultural irrigation operation, maintenance or design will be highly regarded.
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Experience working with, or for, horticultural organizations will be highly regarded.
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A formal qualification in agriculture will be highly regarded.
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A salary commensurate with experience, plus a company vehicle, phone, computer and superannuation is on offer.
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You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role.
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This is one of three open opportunities with Phytech in the Sunraysia region. Search for Phytech on Seek to view other available positions.
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There is an opportunity for career progression for the right candidate as this business continues to grow. If you are highly motivated, analytical, a good communicator, have horticultural experience and can be trusted to work autonomously then we would like to hear from you. Email info@phytech.com.au with any questions regarding this position, but only applications lodged through the Seek site will be considered.
Terittory Manager / Mildura VIC 3500
Location: Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC
Account & Relationship Management (Sales)
Full time
$95-125k + car + super + phone
About Phytech:
Phytech have grown to become the largest IoT Agtech service provider in Australia. The Phytech service centers around a range of proprietary plant and environmental sensors, along with cloud based algorithms, that enable growers to view the real time irrigation needs of their crops. Data is collected and analyzed automatically, then displayed to the grower using a simple smartphone and web interface. This leads to improved water use efficiency, optimized yields and higher quality produce.
Phytech has also expanded into the irrigation automation sector, providing growers with the ability to remotely program their irrigation system. The business model is “as-a-service” for both hardware and software, whereby the client pays a seasonal subscription fee rather than purchasing the specialized hardware and software themselves. Target irrigated crops include almonds, citrus, avocado, pistachio, stonefruit & grapes. Due to business growth a new opportunity exists for a Sunraysia-based Irrigation Automation Technician to join the team.
Job Requirments - Territory Manager - Sunraysia
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Based in the greater Mildura area.
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Servicing the Sunraysia region from Swan Hill to Lake Cullulleraine.
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Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
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The primary objective of this Territory Manager role is to provide agronomic support and training to existing clients. Some of this will be face-to-face with the orchard/irrigation manager at their site, and some will be by phone or Zoom meeting. You must be passionate about wanting to help the client succeed in achieving better outcomes.
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A secondary objective is to generate new business. Referrals from existing clients have been the basis for past growth.
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Provide supervision and guidance to the field technician(s) in the region.
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You must be able to demonstrate an ability to learn new concepts, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills, delivered in a professional manner. The company will provide you with the necessary training and support so you can learn how the Phytech solution works.
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You must be willing and able to work outside in an orchard environment from time-to-time. There is no heavy lifting but you will be exposed to a wide range of physical movements (bending, kneeling, reaching, etc).
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Work autonomously from home or the Mildura office without direct supervision.
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Regular daily travel throughout the Sunraysia region that may require an occasional night away from home. You must maintain a valid Australian driver's license.
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An understanding of horticultural irrigation operation, maintenance or design is a prerequisite.
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Experience working with, or for, horticultural organizations will be highly regarded.
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Experience in sales or consultancy to the agricultural sector will be highly regarded, to demonstrate interpersonal skills.
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A base salary and commission structure commensurate with experience, plus a company vehicle, phone, computer and superannuation is on offer.
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You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role.
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This is one of three open opportunities with Phytech in the Sunraysia region. Search for Phytech on Seek to view other available positions.
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There is an opportunity for career progression for the right candidate as this business continues to grow. If you are highly motivated, analytical, a good communicator, have horticultural experience and can be trusted to work autonomously then we would like to hear from you. Email info@phytech.com.au with any questions regarding this position, but only applications lodged through the Seek site will be considered.