Area Manager

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Job Title: Area Manager
Location: Wacol, Qld, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: About the role

Reporting to the General Manager - Sales & Operations, the Area Manager will lead sales performance and growth across our 53 member stores, wholesale business and warehouse operations in Queensland.

Leading and developing high-performing teams, you will provide hands-on training, support, direction and input to shape the business strategy. As a senior leader, you will effectively collaborate with key stakeholders across the AIRR network to identify market trends, growth opportunities, and assist with annual budgeting. In addition to this, there will be a strong focus on driving growth and efficiency to achieve performance targets in line with AIRR's national strategy and approach.

Responsibilities

As an AIRR Area Manager, you will:

Provide supportive and clear direction to the warehouse team and member stores

Coach and build the capability of all employees and provide timely feedback against performance goals
Oversee day-to-day operations including inventory, client allocation, debt collection
Monitor and understand seasonal market trends to develop and execute relevant marketing materials
Review stock aging, sales performance and wage expense to drive efficiencies across the area
Ensure the effective delivery of the national AIRR sales strategy across member stores and warehouse operations

About you

To succeed as an Area Manager with AIRR, you have:

Previous leadership experience within the retail/ supply chain sector
Strong understanding of the Agricultural industry and seasonal demands
Demonstrated sales background with a proven record of achieving sales targets and driving results
Articulate communication, both written and verbal, with varying stakeholder groups
Highly developed business acumen with the ability to read and prepare Profit & Loss statements
Current drivers licence with the willingness to travel throughout QLD

About AIRR
AIRR is proud to be a part of Elders, the last Australian-listed major agribusiness.

We invest in our staff to ensure everyone who joins AIRR is set up to succeed, from training and conferences to industry experts well within your reach offering support and guidance. When you join the AIRR team, you have the backing of an iconic Australian agricultural brand and a team of passionate people supporting you on your journey.

We are looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive our future.

For a greater insight into AIRR, be sure to check out our website at www.airr.com.au

If you are ready to grow your career with AIRR, 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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Job Post Date: 06/20/25