State Rural Products Specialist

About the role

An Elders State Rural Products Specialist supports the implementation of the agreed National Rural Products strategy within the Elders Branch Network. Provides operational expertise guidance and support to the branch network team to achieve their financial growth retail targets for the state with a product focus on animal health and general products. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team who is passionate about Elders and Australian agribusiness.

Responsibilities
As a State Rural Products Sales Specialist Animal Health and General Products you will:
Lead and drive growth in Rural Product sales by supporting increased sales activity from the Elders network focusing on animal health and general products.
Maintain and further develop key supply partner relationships with mutually beneficial outcomes
Identify new market opportunities and create entry strategies
Develop and facilitate tailored sales training and development for rural product employees across the State e.g. launch of new products
Take an active role with the induction and development of Rural Products branch team members
Play an active role in the marketing and promotion of Rural Products and represent Elders in campaigns field days client nights community events and forums.
Maximise return on capital in branches through effective management of aged inventory stock turns debtor management margin management procurement and supply chain terms and supporting core ranging strategies

About You
Extensive Rural Product management experience combined with a successful record in sales
Committed to the provision of high-quality customer service;
Experience providing mentoring and support to junior staff;
Possess extensive knowledge of agriculture products the region and our competitors;
Qualification in an agricultural or related business discipline (desired).
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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.