Stock Agent

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited; Kingscote; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited is seeking a Stock Agent to join our growing team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will support clients with expert livestock sales insights, preparing livestock for market and maximizing value.

You'll work both in-branch and in the field, cultivating relationships with clients and industry partners while employing negotiation skills to close deals and participate in promotional opportunities across industry events.

Formación

• Must be passionate about livestock sales and customer service.
• Ability to develop and grow client relationships and portfolio.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain required livestock licensing (free training provided).

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and grow a strong client portfolio.
• Identify and pursue new livestock sales opportunities.
• Build relationships with industry partners including exporters and processors.
• Provide on-site livestock advice and recommend products/services.
• Negotiate between buyers and sellers to maximise value.
• Support promotional activities at industry events.

Conocimientos

Sales driven

Customer service

Relationship building

Communication

Educación

Livestock Auctioneer Licence

Assessor Accreditation

Descripción del empleo

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 Stock Agent to join our growing team on a permanent, full-time basis. Elders' Stock Agents provide clients with expert livestock sales support and insights. Working both in-branch and travelling the countryside in the iconic pink shirt, Stock Agents assess and prepare livestock for market to obtain maximum value for clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining professional relationships and growing a strong portfolio of new and existing clients
• Identifying and cultivating new livestock sales opportunities
• Developing and growing relationships with key industry partners including exporters and processors
• Providing professional onsite livestock advice to clients, recommending appropriate products and services to strengthen their business
• Employing tactful negotiating skills to bring buyers and sellers together
• Maximising promotional opportunities, including assisting at industry and community events

About you

• Are passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community
• Have a passion for livestock sales and an active interest in safe livestock handling
• Are driven by sales and success
• Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to build new business
• Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with potential and current clients
• Have either a Livestock Auctioneer Licence and Assessor Accreditation, or the willingness to become licensed after undertaking training offered, free‑of‑charge, by Elders undefined

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.

For over 185 years Elders has been embedded in the fabric of Australian agriculture and played a key role in rural and regional communities by employing local people and servicing local farming families. We're dedicated to continuing this legacy through our extensive network, and, by paving the way toward a bright future for agriculture through our ongoing focus on innovation and sustainability. Elders is proudly creating lasting impact on Australia’s farming families and communities.