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Job Requisition Id: 1041
Account Manager - Trainee
Date: 13 Jul 2026
Location:
Kwinana, WA, AU, 6167
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Job Description:
Build your career in agricultural sales by developing strong agronomic, advisory and customer skills with industry experts across WA agriculture
Join a structured development pathway that starts in field research and agronomy as a foundation to your sales and account management career with CSBP Fertilisers
Ideal for someone wanting to establish themselves as a respected agronomic professional while developing the relationships and commercial skills needed to succeed in a customer-facing sales role
Full time, permanent role based in Kwinana with regular regional travel
CSBP Fertilisers – We’re here for better growth
As Western Australia’s leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.
CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.
CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF). The WesCEF portfolio supplies fertilisers that enrich crops and nourish local and international communities, natural gas that warms our homes, and products that underpin critical existing and emerging industries.
With a target of Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, WesCEF companies are known for their positive culture, commercial success and growth opportunities. WesCEF operates across Australia and employs around 1,500 people nationally.
WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10.
About the role
CSBP Fertilisers is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Account Manager to join our team. Through this structured development program, you will build the agronomic capability, commercial judgement and customer focus needed to become an advice-led Account Manager.
As a Trainee Account Manager, you will work alongside our Agronomy and Field Research teams to build strong technical knowledge and practical experience. As you develop and demonstrate capability, you will progressively transition into customer-facing responsibilities, beginning with a small customer portfolio while continuing to develop the agronomic, commercial and relationship skills required to become an advice-led Account Manager.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting CSBP's field research program through trial establishment, monitoring, harvesting, data collection and analysis.
Developing crop nutrition and agronomy knowledge by working alongside Account Managers, Agronomists and Field Research staff.
Building commercial, account management and customer relationship skills.
Learning how sound agronomic advice supports customer decision-making, product recommendations and sales outcomes.
Assisting customers with soil and plant tissue testing programs.
Learning and promoting CSBP's AgTech solutions, including DecipherAg and NUlogic.
Contributing to local sales plans, customer engagement activities and grower conversations under the guidance of experienced Account Managers and Agronomists, before progressing to manage a small customer book.
Working with operational teams, depots, customer service and laboratory staff to understand the full customer experience.
Participating in marketing initiatives, field days and industry events.
Developing the capability to manage grower relationships, take responsibility for a customer book and grow account value over time.
This role offers genuine exposure to regional agriculture and will involve:
Working across various regional locations throughout Western Australia.
Regular travel, including extended country trips during peak seasonal periods.
Hands-on field work, including some physical labour.
Working outdoors in varying seasonal conditions.
About You
Tertiary qualifications in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness or a related discipline are highly desirable.
Knowledge of WA agricultural systems.
A genuine interest in crop nutrition, agronomy and practical on-farm problem solving, with a clear motivation to build a career in sales, account management and customer relationship management.
An interest in advice-led selling, using technical knowledge and trusted relationships to create value for growers and the business.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain interpersonal relationships
Problem-solving and planning capability.
Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
What we offer
At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:
Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group
Why WesCEF
At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.
WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.
Applications close: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
Agency applications will not be accepted.
