Retail Sales Rep

Elders; Lake Cargelligo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders is seeking a Retail Sales Rep to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role you will apply product knowledge and customer service skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and identify opportunities to grow their business.

You will work within the Elders network, supported by a reputable agribusiness with a national footprint, delivering tailored solutions across farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool and more. A driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in a retail or field sales role.
• Strong customer service mindset with relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license; forklift and HR truck license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, recommending Elders products and services to grow their business.
• Proactively source new business to achieve KPI’s and targets.
• Supporting inventory management, including in stocktake and dispatch.
• Processing sales and performing sales quotes.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Relationship building

Retail skills

Product knowledge

Job description

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 Retail Sales Rep to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Elders Retail Sales Representative, 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. Supported by the Elders network, you will be provided with the tools necessary for you to grow in your career.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supporting inventory management, including in stocktake and dispatch
• Processing sales and performing sales quotes

About You

• Are comfortable and thrive in a collaborative working environment
• Are passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community
• Have technical seasonal and rural products knowledge to support clients
• Have a proven track record in sales, including retail skills
• Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future clients
• Have a driver’s license. A forklift license is preferred however we can support you to obtain one.
• HR (Heavy Rigid) Truck license would be preferred.

About Elders

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

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.