AddressAccepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.
About the role
We are looking for a Rural Products Sales Manager to join the growing team on a permanent, full-time basis.
As an Elders Rural Products Sales Manager, your expert product knowledge and customer service skills will enable you to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including finding new opportunities for them to explore. You are also a strong leader with demonstrated people management and merchandise operational skills. Supported by the Elders network, you will be provided with the tools necessary for you to grow in your career.
Responsibilities
As a key member and leader within the branch, you will enjoy a varied day including:
- Develop and manage merchandise business plans and budgets
- Leading a merchandise sales team (in-house and on-road)
- Realising genuine growth opportunities and driving merchandise arm of the business
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, recommending the Elders range of products and services that will strengthen the growth of their business
- Management of inventory, stock turns, debtor management, procurement and supply chain terms, and supporting core ranging strategies
- Manage the storage, handling, receiving and dispatching of stock
- Proactively source new business to grow market share
To thrive at Elders, you:
- Are comfortable and thrive in a collaborative working environment
- Are passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community
- Have extensive sales experience and a successful sales record in a Rural Products business
- Are committed to the provision of high-quality customer service
- Possess extensive knowledge of agriculture products, the region and our competitors
- Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future clients
Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.
The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
For more information call John Fitzpatrick on 0408 500 *** or visit our careers page
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.
At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
