Rural Products Sales Manager

About the role

Joining Elders Mackay as our Rural Products Sales Manager you will be joining a diverse team that provides Real Estate Livestock Financing and Farm Supplies advice to the local region.

As a Rural Products Sales Manager you will be entrusted to manage all aspects of the Rural Products operations and lead your team to drive growth exceed sales targets and deliver excellent client service. Your knowledge across seeds fertiliser & crop protection stock feeds & supplements and farming product will enable you to build and maintain strong relationships with clients instore over the phone and delivering orders. Supported by the Elders network you will be provided with the tools necessary for you to grow in your career.

Responsibilities

As a leader within the branch you will:

• Manage Sales and Inventory performance including aged inventory stock turns and debtor arrangements

• Oversee branch staffing requirements including recruitment rostering training performance management

• Nurture and grow the sales team to achieve targets upskill capabilities and provide value add training with suppliers

• Provide exceptional customer service and advice on rural products while introducing new product lines

• Assist with the development and implementation of Elders retail strategy; including implementing and driving key sales campaigns activities

About you

To succeed at Elders you will have:

• Experience leading dynamic sales team and a background in agronomy or the rural industry

• Strong business and financial acumen with ability to interpret and prepare P&L reports

• Passion for building strong relationships internally and externally creating a positive and collaborative team environment

• Proficiency in using the Microsoft suite and operating POS systems

• Understanding of agriculture products seasonal requirements the region and our competitors

• Team player with great communication skills and a collaborative approach

About Elders
As a trusted Australian agribusiness we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services including farm supplies agronomy livestock wool grain finance insurance and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain across both Australian and international markets.

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 Geoff Sutton Branch Manager on 0or 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.