Branch Manager – Cane, Legumes & Livestock
- Whitsunday Region An opportunity to join a local team who provide agricultural services and products across crop protection, nutrition, and animal health. As a member of this business, you will engage with local growers, consultants and industry stakeholders who operate across a range of crops including sugar cane, pastures, legume crops and livestock. Who you will work for? This strong, independent rural retail business started in 2019 by a local network of people and since this time has grown to become a leader in the local area. They are proud to be a large and diverse family business and part of one of Australia’s largest buying groups. The role itself? This is an opportunity to work out of the branch located in Proserpine. As the branch manager, you will lead and support the small internal team whilst providing an enjoyable experience for the customers. Your day to day activities in this role will include: Managing the sales performance of the branch ensuring profitability & achievement of sales targets Building and maintaining positive customer & supplier relationships to strengthen loyalty and reputation. Leading weekly sales meetings for sales staff and senior management Presenting a professional image through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness Ensuring compliance with all government regulations and company standards with emphasis on workplace health & safety Ensuring staff,
supplier and customer compliance with site and company WHS Management Systems Managing sales, deliveries, staff and resources Keeping up to date with current trends within the industry and utilising the information to the company’s advantage Attending supplier & industry meetings as required Managing a team; structured training and development of staff Providing ideas & information to be used in marketing the company’s goods & services Ensuring stock holding values are maintained within the budgeted amount as provided by Senior Management Ensuring company policies & procedures are adhered to within the branch What kind of person will fit the role? Tertiary qualifications in agricultural science, business administration or logistics is preferred. It is important that you have had at least 3 years experience managing a rural retail store in Australia or New Zealand. We are going to employ a person that has a proven ability to establish, maintain and develop relationships that will lead to high levels of farmer support and the on-going improvement of the business. How will you be rewarded? You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), 12% superannuation, annual incentive, full use of a company vehicle and exposure to a career development program.