Store Manager - Cohuna / NW Fertiliser

Saputo Inc.; Cohuna; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Career development and training

Job summary

AG Warehouse, backed by Saputo Inc., is seeking a Store Manager for Cohuna to lead a high-performing team and drive exceptional customer service in-store and on-farm.

You will oversee operations, fertiliser depot, budgeting and forecasting, delivering strong results while building lasting relationships with local farmers and suppliers. A background in rural retail and agribusiness is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in rural retail store management.
• Knowledge of agribusiness retail, seeds and fertiliser is advantageous.
• Strong financial, sales and operations acumen.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team including an Agronomist, Delivery Driver and Retail Sales Assistants.
• Oversee store operations and the fertiliser depot.
• Manage store profit and loss, budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate deliveries and supplier relationships; maintain store presentation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build relationships with local farmers.
• Support seasonal needs and product knowledge across seed, fertiliser and rural merchandise.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Customer service

Financial acumen

Communication

Tools

Retail systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

About AG Warehouse

With over 30 sites across Victoria, Tasmania and Southern NSW,AG Warehouseis one of Australia’s largest independent rural retail businesses, backed by Saputo. We support dairy, pasture, horticulture, cropping, sheep, beef and lifestyle market segments with a wide range of merchandise, fertiliser and agronomic services.

Being a Store Manager with AG Warehouse:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for aStore Managerto join our team in Cohuna. You’ll lead a high-performing team and deliver exceptional customer service in our agricultural merchandise store, both in-store and through on-farm engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a diverse team of staff, including an Agronomist, Delivery Driver and Retail Sales Assistants
• Oversee store operations and the fertiliser depot
• Manage store profit and loss, budgeting, and forecasting
• Coordinate deliveries, supplier relationships, and store presentation
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build strong relationships with local farmers
• Support seasonal needs and product knowledge across seed, fertiliser, and rural merchandise

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in rural retail store management
• Experience in the agribusiness sector and knowledge of Seeds
• Fertiliser knowledge is highly desirable
• Strong financial, sales, and operational acumen
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable using retail systems and Microsoft Office

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team culture with strong local ties
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-performing store
• Career development and training opportunities.

AG Warehouse is an equal opportunity employer. Only applicants with applicable Australian working rights need apply.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.