Merchandise Manager

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia; Bowna; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Company vehicle

Purchased leave scheme

Nutrien Day

Ongoing training and development

Culture of learning

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Holbrook is looking for an experienced Merchandise Manager to lead the branch merchandise strategy, inventory control, and pricing. You will work with leadership and sales to strengthen customer relationships and optimize stock turns.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, budgeting and reporting skills, and the ability to drive campaigns while maintaining safe, compliant store operations. Agricultural product knowledge and SAP ERP exposure are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise sales and inventory management with pricing and margin control.
• Strong commercial acumen to grow branch revenue.
• Experience budgeting, reporting and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and compliance.
• Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent; Agsafe a plus; SAP ERP exposure; MS Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and forklift licence; Agsafe accreditation highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise function for Holbrook branch, overseeing sales and stock across ag chem, fertiliser and farming merchandise.
• Collaborate with branch leadership, agronomists and sales teams to support retail operations and stock takes.
• Manage stock levels to balance sales, stock turns and pricing accuracy.
• Support branch budgeting, reporting and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive local merchandising, marketing campaigns and safe store presentation.
• Build relationships with customers and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Merchandise sales

Inventory management

Pricing & margins

Budgeting & reporting

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

If you want a career that makes a difference, come work with us at Nutrien, where your purpose every day is real and impactful — Going Further for Australian farmers.

We’re a local employer with a local heartbeat, backed by global resources. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

We are currently offering a great opportunity for a driven Merchandise Manager to join our team in Holbrook. This is a key leadership role within the branch, where you will use your agricultural merchandise knowledge to build strong customer relationships, lead retail and inventory performance, and support the ongoing success of the branch.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the merchandise function for the Holbrook branch, managing sales and inventory across ag chem, fertiliser and a broad range of agricultural merchandise products
• Work closely with branch leadership, agronomists and sales teams to support retail operations, stock takes, on-farm customer engagement and technical product support
• Manage stock control and inventory levels to support sales while maintaining stockturn, margin performance and accurate pricing
• Contribute to branch budgets and help manage the overall commercial performance of the branch, including reporting on performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Support the execution of local merchandising, marketing and promotional campaigns and ensure the store is presented in a safe, clean and professional way
• Build strong relationships with customers and identify opportunities to grow the branch through quality service, cross-selling and new business development
• Coach and support team capability across merchandise knowledge, systems, processes and customer service standards

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in merchandise sales, inventory management, pricing and margin management, with the ability to drive category performance and achieve sales targets
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify new business opportunities, build customer relationships and support branch growth
• Confidence working across budgeting, reporting and operational performance, with the ability to identify issues and take action
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• A solid understanding of safe work practices and compliance requirements, including hazardous products and store operations
• Ideally, a Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent, exposure to SAP ERP, and strong Microsoft Excel or broader systems capability
• A current driver’s licence and forklift licence are required, with Agsafe accreditation and a heavy rigid licence highly regarded

What You'll Get:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Access to incentive programs
• Use of company vehicle
• Purchased leave scheme benefits
• An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
• Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
• A culture of learning!

At Nutrien, we’re committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks. Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.