Every month a range of roles become available in the Irish agriculture sector, giving people the opportunity to pick out the perfect job for themselves and their career.

This week, AgriRecruit has a range of jobs available to suit various candidates, with vacancies including: a business development manager; a laboratory assistant; a dairy farm worker; and a herdsperson.

Have a look below and see what job could help you carve out the perfect career in agriculture.

Business Development Manager

AgriLand Media is a diverse group which comprises AgriLand.ie, AgriLand.co.uk, AgriRecruit and Haystack.ie. We are the largest and fastest growing daily digital news publisher in the agricultural sector in Ireland – with an opening for a Business Development Manager.

The AgriLand Sales Team is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, ranging from government bodies and large international concerns to small agricultural enterprises.

Your role will be to identify new potential customers, create prospecting lists and develop your sales via cold calls and warm inbound leads.

To excel in this role, you will be highly organised, comfortable on the phone and be an active listener who can develop solutions which can meet the needs of your prospects.

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Laboratory assistant

Cattle breeding services provider Munster Bovine is looking for a laboratory assistant.

Responsibilities in this role would include (but are not limited to): Ensuring straws are filed and stored correctly on receipt; ensuring straws are picked, grouped and stored correctly on distribution; and controlling and monitoring stock.

Applicants should have an agricultural background coupled with a keen interest; will ideally have an agricultural science qualification; and should be flexible to pre-empt and handle demands at peak times. Click here for more information

Dairy farm worker

A 200-cow dairy herd in the north Co. Galway is looking for an honest, reliable and hardworking person to work with the owner.

Some experience in operating farm machinery should be considered necessary.

The job would normally be Monday to Friday, but part time might also suit. Click here for more information

Herdsperson

A farm enterprise in Co. Tipperary is seeking a herdsperson.

Key responsibilities in this role would include animal health and welfare.

Accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate. Click here for more information

Embedded Software Engineer

Machinery manufacturer McHale is looking for an embedded software engineer with two to three years experience.

Key responsibilities will include: designing and implementing software of embedded devices and systems; analysing, monitoring and enhancing the efficiency and stability of embedded systems; and reviewing and recommending improvements to existing system designs.

Applicants should have experience of software design in embedded systems and experience with hardware/software debugging equipment, among other experience. Click here for more information

Technical Support Engineer

McHale also has a position available for a technical support engineer at its headquarters in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.

The role will concentrate on responsive and effective technical support to importer, dealer and customer networks through a variety of communication channels.

Experience within the agricultural or construction sector is essential, ideally in the operation and maintenance of equipment. Click here for more information