Merchandise Manager - Bourke, NSW

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training and development

Incentives

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Bourke is seeking a commercially focused Merchandise Manager to lead the merchandise function at our Bourke branch. You will oversee merchandise sales, inventory, pricing and campaigns while mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating with producers across a region known for sheep, wool, cattle, cotton and broadacre farming.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will drive strategic merchandising initiatives, develop key customer relationships and identify

Qualifications

• Previous experience in rural merchandise sales, retail operations or agribusiness.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural products and local farming systems.
• Experience managing inventory, margins, pricing and sales performance.
• Ability to identify commercial opportunities and develop new business.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Experience coaching, supporting or leading operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise sales campaigns and operational strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and prospects.
• Identify new sales opportunities to grow the branch.
• Manage merchandise inventory, stock control, stocktakes and obsolescence.
• Monitor pricing, margins, stock turns and overall performance.
• Plan and deliver promotions and in-store displays.
• Support budgeting, planning and performance reporting.
• Coach and develop merchandise sales and admin staff.
• Build product knowledge and customer service across the team.
• Support Account Managers to identify opportunities within portfolios.
• Act as second-in-charge and assist wider branch operations.

Skills

Rural merchandise sales

Retail operations

Agribusiness knowledge

Inventory management

Pricing & margins

Customer relationship

Team leadership

Safety compliance

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. An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially focused Merchandise Manager to lead the merchandise function at our Bourke branch. You'll lead a key area of the business, mentor and support a high performing team, and work alongside producers in a region renowned for its sheep, wool, cattle, cotton and broadacre farming enterprises.

About Bourke, NSW

Located on the banks of the iconic Darling River, Bourke offers a rewarding regional lifestyle and the opportunity to become part of a welcoming rural community. With a strong agricultural industry, affordable living, active sporting clubs, a vibrant local community, wide open spaces and those famous big outback sunsets, Bourke is an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

Immerse yourself in regional Australia, you'll enjoy genuine community connections, a fantastic work-life balance and the opportunity to make a real impact supporting local producers in one of Australia's most important pastoral regions. It's more than just a career move; it's a lifestyle opportunity.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Branch Manager you will oversee merchandise sales, inventory, pricing, margins, campaigns and store presentation, while supporting the ongoing development of the merchandise team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you can combine your rural product knowledge, commercial capability and customer relationship skills to drive sustainable business growth. In addition, you will:

• Lead the implementation of merchandise sales campaigns and operational strategies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Identify new sales opportunities and initiatives to grow the branch’s customer base
• Manage merchandise inventory, stock control, stocktakes and product obsolescence
• Monitor pricing, margins, stock turns and overall merchandise performance
• Plan and deliver merchandise promotions and in-store product displays
• Support budgeting, business planning and financial performance reporting
• Coach and develop merchandise sales, support and administration team members
• Build product knowledge and customer service capability across the team
• Support Account Managers to identify merchandise opportunities within their customer portfolios
• Act as second-in-charge and support the wider operation of the branch when required
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, relevant legislation and hazardous substance requirements

What You'll Bring:

You are a commercially minded rural merchandise professional who enjoys building relationships, leading people and delivering results. You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in rural merchandise sales, retail operations or agribusiness
• Strong knowledge of agricultural products and local farming systems
• Experience managing inventory, margins, pricing and sales performance
• The ability to identify commercial opportunities and develop new business
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Experience coaching, supporting or leading operational teams
• Sound organisational and problem solving capability
• Confidence using business systems and analysing operational performance
• A proactive, accountable approach and a strong commitment to workplace safety
• A current motor vehicle licence
• A current forklift licence
• Agsafe accreditation and demonstrated workplace health and safety knowledge

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary package, including remote location allowance considerations for candidates relocating to Bourke
• Access to incentive opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and development to support your career ambitions
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Purchased leave scheme benefits
• An additional day of leave each year with Nutrien Day
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to Australian agriculture and regional communities
• Build your career with a company committed to Going Further for Australian Farmers

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.