Seed Category Lead: Strategy & Growth

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited; South Australia; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited is seeking a Seed Category Manager to lead the national seed category strategy, supplier relationships and pricing, with responsibility for inventory and supply planning across the network.

You will drive category performance, collaborate with regional teams, and translate insights into practical actions while ensuring governance and compliance in a large agribusiness environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in agriculture, agribusiness, business or related discipline.
• Full unrestricted driver’s licence with travel.
• Experience in agribusiness, retail distribution, category management or seed industry.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate insights into practical actions.
• Proven ability to build supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple seasonal demands.
• Experience in multi-site sales organisation or agricultural retail environment is highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute the national Seed category strategy aligned with Retail Products priorities and broader business objectives.
• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers and industry partners, supporting commercial negotiations and growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain category ranging, pricing and portfolio strategies to maximise commercial performance and meet customer needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to identify opportunities and inform category decisions.
• Oversee inventory and supply planning to optimise stock availability, working capital and overall supply chain performance.
• Partner with regional retail teams and branches to ensure effective execution of category initiatives and supplier programs across the network.
• Manage category performance, including revenue, margin, inventory and return on capital, providing insights and recommendations to support informed outcomes.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and internal policies.

Connaissances

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Supplier relationships

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Formation

Tertiary qualification in agriculture/agribusiness/business or related discipline

Description du poste

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited is seeking a Seed Category Manager to lead the national seed category strategy, supplier relationships and pricing, with responsibility for inventory and supply planning across the network.

You will drive category performance, collaborate with regional teams, and translate insights into practical actions while ensuring governance and compliance in a large agribusiness environment.