Branch/Sales Manager

Elders Rural Services; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders Rural Services in Mt Isa seeks a Branch Manager to lead the local team, oversee branch operations and deliver outstanding service to pastoral customers in Mt Isa and the Barkley NT area.

You will drive sales, build client relationships, and empower staff with support from Elders' extensive network. A collaborative, agile work environment and a commitment to safety underpin the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales management with an understanding of agricultural services.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and agile working environment.
• Resourceful, forward thinking and passionate about delivering real change for clients and community.
• People are our most important asset and high level customer service is expected.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and motivating your team to maximise their potential.
• Managing branch operations and inventory controls.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with personalised recommendations.
• Cultivating new sales opportunities to strengthen Elders presence.
• Driving marketing and promotion of Elders products.
• Prioritising staff and client safety and supporting Elders' zero-harm culture.
• Coaching and mentoring staff to identify and develop new sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales management

Agricultural services

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

4d ago , from Elders Rural Services Australia Limited

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by 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 Branch/Sales Manager to lead the Mt Isa team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As an Elders Branch Manager, you will be entrusted to manage all aspects of branch operations and lead a small team in providing an excellent level of service to our pastoral customers in the Mt Isa and NT Barkley area. You will lead from the front driving sales and empower staff to grow with the support of an experienced network.

Responsibilities

As a branch leader you will enjoy a day including:

• Inspiring and motivating your team to maximise their potential
• Ensuring best management inventory controls are adhered to
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to provide personalised recommendations to strengthen the growth of their businesses
• Cultivating new sales opportunities to strengthen Elders presence
• Driving the marketing and promotion of all Elders products
• Prioritising the safety of your staff and clients, and actively contributing to Elders' zero-harm culture
• Coaching and mentoring staff in identifying and developing new sales opportunities

About you

To excel at Elders, you:

• Experience in sales management with an understanding of agricultural services
• Are comfortable and thrive in a collaborative and agile working environment
• Are resourceful, forward thinking and passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community
• Understand that people are our most important asset
• Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with clients
• Although a tertiary qualification is not essential, sound financial knowledge and strong business acumen is required

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for over 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.

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.