Our client is an established agribusiness with a long history of working with retail distribution by providing products critical to broadacre, horticulture and pasture production. They are now seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their team to manage an existing territory in Queensland.About The Role
As Area Sales Manager, the primary focus of the role will be to build and maintain strategic business relationships with existing retail customers, as well as large End user customers. As a member of a strong team, the role is largely autonomous, so self-motivation while operating in a team environment is important. A strong focus on relationship management and providing technical support with distributors, existing and potential customers across the region will be key to your success.About the Person
Ideally candidates will have the following skills and experiences;
- A commercial agribusiness background (ideally fertiliser, rural retail, ag chem or seed),
- Experience in commercial business and negotiating and contract management
- A demonstrated commitment to customer service and innovation, approaching your work with urgency, discipline and exhibiting teamwork
- Accurate forecasting with high attention to detail and daily use of excel
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.