Rural Merchandise Salesperson

Total Rural Supplies; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Rural Supplies is seeking a Rural Merchandise Salesperson to join our Toowoomba team in Queensland. This full-time role focuses on connecting farmers and rural businesses with agricultural products and delivering exceptional customer service.

You will identify sales opportunities, provide product advice, maintain customer relationships, prepare quotations, and coordinate with warehouses to ensure timely delivery. A valid driver’s licence and ability to work independently are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rural sales, agricultural merchandise or a related field within the farming and agronomy sector
• Strong knowledge of agricultural products, farming practices and rural industry operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse customer groups
• Proven sales ability with a track record of achieving targets and driving revenue growth
• Sound understanding of rural customer needs and the challenges faced by farmers and agricultural businesses
• Proficiency with computer systems, sales software and Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to visit customers across the region
• Ability to work independently whilst being a collaborative team member
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• A professional approach to customer service and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities within the rural and agricultural sector, building a robust customer base across the Toowoomba region
• Provide product knowledge and recommendations to customers, ensuring they select merchandise suited to their specific farming and agricultural needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular contact, follow-up and exceptional service delivery
• Prepare quotations, process orders and manage transactions efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Actively promote Total Rural Supplies' product range and services to new and existing clients through consultative selling techniques
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product development and sales growth
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and proper handling of merchandise orders
• Represent Total Rural Supplies professionally at agricultural events, trade shows and community activities
• Positive interaction with suppliers and organise procurement of rural merchandise stock lines
• Inventory management and co-ordination

Skills

Rural sales

Agricultural merchandise

Communication skills

Sales targets

Organisational

Time management

Driver's licence

Tools

Computer systems

Sales software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rural Supplies is seeking a Rural Merchandise Salesperson to join our team in Toowoomba, QLD. This is a full-time position that plays a vital role in connecting our customers with the agricultural products and services they need to succeed. As a Rural Merchandise Salesperson, you will be the face of our organisation, building strong relationships with farmers, agricultural businesses and rural communities whilst driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service. This role is fundamental to our mission of supporting the agricultural sector with quality merchandise and expert advice.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities within the rural and agricultural sector, building a robust customer base across the Toowoomba region
• Provide product knowledge and recommendations to customers, ensuring they select merchandise suited to their specific farming and agricultural needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers through regular contact, follow-up and exceptional service delivery
• Prepare quotations, process orders and manage transactions efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Actively promote Total Rural Supplies' product range and services to new and existing clients through consultative selling techniques
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product development and sales growth
• Contribute to achieving sales targets and key performance indicators whilst maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and proper handling of merchandise orders
• Represent Total Rural Supplies professionally at agricultural events, trade shows and community activities.
• Positive interaction with suppliers and organise procurement of rural merchandise stock lines.
• Inventory management and co-ordination.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in rural sales, agricultural merchandise or a related field within the farming and agronomy sector
• Strong knowledge of agricultural products, farming practices and rural industry operations, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire this knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse customer groups
• Proven sales ability with a track record of achieving targets and driving revenue growth
• Sound understanding of rural customer needs and the challenges faced by farmers and agricultural businesses
• Proficiency with computer systems, sales software and Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to visit customers across the region
• Ability to work independently whilst being a collaborative team member
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• A professional approach to customer service and problem-solving

What we offer

Total Rural Supplies is committed to supporting our team members with benefits and working conditions that reflect the value we place on their contribution. We offer competitive remuneration, including opportunities for performance-based incentives aligned with sales achievements. This full-time position provides job security and stability within a growing rural business. We foster a collaborative workplace culture where your expertise is valued and your professional development is supported. The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic agricultural industry, building meaningful relationships with customers and contributing directly to the success of rural communities. We encourage flexibility in our working arrangements where feasible and are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive workplace for all employees.

About us

Total Rural Supplies is a trusted provider of quality merchandise and services to the agricultural and farming sector across regional Queensland. With a strong commitment to supporting rural communities and farmers, we have built our reputation on delivering reliable products, expert advice and exceptional customer service. Our team understands the challenges and opportunities within agriculture, and we are dedicated to being a valued partner to our customers. We believe in building long‑term relationships within the rural sector and contributing to the success and sustainability of farming operations across the region.

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