AddressOur client is Australia’s premier distributor of chemicals and equipment to professional pest companies and pest controllers. This is a family-owned Australian business dedicated to providing customers with quality products, superior service and sound advice. The company has sales and distribution branches in every capital city around Australia.
Role
Due to a internal reorganization there is now a requirement for a Branch Manager to lead the Adelaide branch of the company. This is a sales role as much as a facility management role, there are over-the-counter sales to pest companies and then this person needs to spend perhaps one-day each week visiting clients. The role reports directly to the General Manager of the company. You might have a background in pesticides or in trade sales. The position does not involve significant travel, most of the time is spent within the branch.
Responsibilities
In this diverse role you will enjoy being responsible for:
- Branch Manager Adelaide, South Australia
- Complete control of the branch from sales, warehousing, customer service and logistics
- Sales function and ensuring targets are meet
- Day-to-day management of office functions including marketing and reception
- Customer service and client relationship quality control to exceed customer expectations and deal with customer queries
- Managing the warehouse and logistics operations and efficiencies
- Inventory control, including purchasing, forecasting, stock management, profitability
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Field experience / track record in the pest control industry in a sales-focused role
- Demonstrated ability to manage a wholesale sales and warehousing business with a focus on increasing sales, profitability and customer satisfaction
- Experience in transport logistics and stock control
- Excellent communication skills, capacity to develop relationships
- Hands-on approach, enthusiastic, positive and willing to get involved
- Working knowledge of invoicing, stock control and computer skills
- Good people management, team leadership and influencing skills
- Complete care for the health and safety of your co-workers who may be affected by your actions
An excellent remuneration package is on offer to attract the right person for this crucial role, including salary, superannuation, car, computer and phone, plus a generous bonus scheme. The role is based in Adelaide, SA.
To Apply
Please apply online. Contact Dr. Ray Johnson, Senior Agribusiness Consultant and Managing Director, Agricultural Appointments by phone 0419012*** or email ***@agri.com.au for a confidential discussion on the role if required.
