September 10, 2024

Elders

Smithton

FULL TIME

Rural Products Sales Manager

Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting 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 185 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 Smithton 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 and branch team
Meeting key performance indicators and expenditure targets
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, recommending the Elders range of products and services that will strengthen the growth of their business
Proactively source new business to achieve KPI’s and targets
Personally servicing and growing a client base of your own

About you

To excel 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
Extensive sales experience and a successful sales record in a rural products business
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

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 today.

For more information call Adrian Rattray on 0459 630 420 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.

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