Rural Products Sales Manager

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Job Title: Rural Products Sales Manager
Location: Loxton, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Career Type: Sales/Retail
Salary: Competetive
Job Description: 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 180 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 growing 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.

About Loxton

Loxton is situated 2.5 hours north east of Adelaide, on the banks of the mighty Murray River, and forms part of the Riverland, a group of closely connected towns and irrigation settlements based around the river and its tributaries as it snakes its way through the Mallee. A desirable Mediterranean climate filled with diverse people and plantings, such as vineyards, orchards, vegetables, pastures, cereals and livestock.

There is loads to see and do - swimming, fishing, water skiing, canoeing, rowing, walking and bike trails and camping. Or enjoy popular seasonal activities - a round of golf, grass-roots footy, tennis, cricket and lawn bowls too. Affordable housing, 4 primary schools and one of the most revered high schools in country South Australia, and still less then 20 minutes from all the surrounding towns and big city staples like Bunnings, Supercheap, BCF, Big W, Harvey Norman, McDonalds, KFC and Hungry Jacks. It's all here, there is something for everyone!

Responsibilities

As a key member and leader within the branch, you will enjoy a varied day including:

Develop and manag e merchandise business plans and budgets
M eeting 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

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

Hold a current Drivers Licence (essential)
Hold a current Truck or Forklift licence (Desirable)

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, 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 Brian Lynch on 0429678952 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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Job Post Date: 09/19/23