Sales Support Officer

Elders Rural Services Australia; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders Rural Services Australia in Cootamundra is seeking a Sales Support Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients, providing high-quality administrative support and helping the sales team manage relationships across livestock and financial services.

With mentoring and a strong community focus, you will develop skills to support the branch, drive opportunities, and contribute to a sustainable rural business.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, sales support, customer service or similar role.
• Customer-first approach and strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially minded with confidence using technology.
• Collaborative attitude and commitment to supporting team, clients and local community.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality administrative and processing support to keep the branch running smoothly.
• Supporting the sales process and administration/coordination for the Branch Manager and wider team.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to deliver practical solutions.
• Supporting the team to maximise sales and business opportunities.
• Managing expenses, invoices and general office administration.

Skills

Customer-focused

Relationship-building

Organisation & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Proactive & resourceful

Commercial acumen

Tech-savvy

Team collaboration

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 Sales Support Officer to join our Cootamundra team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Our Sales Support Officers are the first person our clients communicate with when they interact with Elders. Your expert customer service skills will operate as the backbone of the branch and support the sales teams in maintaining and growing client relationships. With the backing of the Elders network, you will be provided with the tools necessary to take clients through the end-to-end sales process across all facets of the branch including livestock & financial services.

The successful candidate will be supported and mentored within the position to ensure they obtain all the skills to enjoy a fruitful career at Elders.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality administrative and processing support to keep the branch running smoothly.
• Supporting the sales process and providing administration and coordination for the Branch Manager and wider team.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to deliver practical solutions.
• Supporting the team to maximise sales and business opportunities.
• Managing expenses, invoices and general office administration.

About You

• Experience in administration, sales support, customer service or a similar role.
• A customer-first approach and strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, resourceful and commercially minded approach, with confidence using technology.
• A collaborative attitude and genuine commitment to supporting your team, clients and local community.

About Elders

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

For more information call John Crawford (Branch Manager) on 0408 482 865.

For more information please visit our careers page or email [e-mail] Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

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.

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