Branch Manager - Horticultural Growing Region - Bundaberg QLD
An opportunity to join a local team who provide agricultural services and products across irrigation, nutrition and crop protection. As a member of this business, you will engage with local growers, consultants and industry stakeholders who operate in avocados, macadamias, fruit & vegetables, peanuts, soybeans and sugar cane.
Who will you work for?
This strong rural retail business started in 1998 by a farming family 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 that is known for being particularly innovative in irrigation (where they have manufacturing capabilities), crop nutrition and crop protection.
The role itself?
This is an opportunity to work out of the branch located in the Bundaberg CBD. As the branch manager, you will lead and support the 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
Initiating contact with corporate clients & developing strategies to maximise sales to these customers
Instigating monthly management meetings with 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?
It is vital that you have tertiary qualifications in agricultural science, business administration or logistics. 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), 9.5% superannuation, full use of a company vehicle and exposure to a professional development program.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
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Location:
Bundaberg QLD
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
10 September 2020