General Manager - Agency
General Manager - Agency
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About the role:
The General Manager Agency plays a pivotal role in driving customer value Elders strategic growth operational performance and digital transformation across our wool broking livestock and grain agency businesses. Reporting to the Divisional CEO you will lead a national team of 350 sales professionals increase customer presence expand market share and deliver innovative digital and financial solutions.
This role oversees livestock financing digital listing tools and strategic partnerships (including Clear Grain Exchange) while embedding ESG safety and sustainability across the network. Youll work cross-functionally and represent Elders across industry regulatory and client relationships supporting the Eight Point Plan and Sustainability Action Plan.
Responsibilities:
As the General Manager - Agency you will:
Lead national strategies across wool broking livestock and grain to drive market share growth client acquisition and business innovation
Build capability across a high-performing workforce with a focus on engagement safety succession and input to national recruitment strategies for sales reps and agents
Strengthen Elders presence in the market by representing the brand with key clients suppliers and industry bodies
Foster customer-centric thinking across all channels ensuring value delivery and tailored solutions for producers
Oversee national operations including auction channels (private treaty physical electronic) regulatory compliance and P&L performance
Ensure strong governance and compliance by leading risk management regulatory adherence and audit accountability
Embed sustainability and ESG principles into operations promoting ethical sourcing animal welfare and long-term environmental responsibility
About You
You are a commercially minded and customer-first leader with deep agribusiness experience and a passion for delivering growth value and innovation to rural Australia and have:
Strong customer orientation with a commitment to delivering value and innovation to producers
Tertiary qualifications in Business/ Agriculture or a related field
Extensive senior leadership experience in the wool livestock and/ or grain industry
Demonstrated capability in driving business growth and operational excellence
Strategic planning and financial acumen with deep understanding of performance metrics and P&L accountability
Proven people leadership with a focus on mentoring engagement recruitment and enabling a high-performing culture
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.
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.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
