Retail Sales Manager

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited is seeking a Retail Sales Manager in Rockhampton to lead a growing team and drive sales in rural markets. You will apply your product knowledge and customer service skills to develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver strong results for the business.

You will manage teams, set business plans, and work with the Elders network to source new opportunities while maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive sales experience in rural products and a proven sales record.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building.
• Knowledge of agriculture products and regional market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage business plans and budgets.
• Meeting key performance indicators and expenditure targets.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, recommending Elders range of products and services to grow their business.
• Proactively source new business to achieve KPI’s and targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Rural/agricultural products knowledge

Customer service

People management

Merchandise operations

Job description

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 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 Retail Sales Manager at Rockhampton to join the growing team on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Elders Retail Sales Manager at Rockhampton, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage business plans and budgets
• Meeting 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

• 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

About Elders

Elders are 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.

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.