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. An important role has become available at our Pakenham Store, situated only 45 Min. by Freeway East of Melbourne CBD in the bustling West Gippsland region of Victoria. Elders Pakenham services the local horticulture and livestock industries, providing technical support and marketing advice to producers. Our Hort Customers grow a huge variety of crops including all forms of vegetables, herbs, berries, apples, potatoes, herbs, grapes, cut flowers & plant nurseries, to name a few, for local and international markets. We supply on farm technical support through a team of specialized Hort Agronomist and deliver the necessary product throughout West, Central & South Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley & Metropolitan Melbourne. We also service the Beef Cattle, Dairy & Sheep industry throughout Gippsland. The Pakenham Branch is growing strongly, and this growth has seen us relocate in recent months to a purpose-built, state of the art warehouse and office facility. This major investment demonstrates the contribution Elders Pakenham makes within the Elders Network, consistently performing in the top 5% of locations nationally. On offer is one of the most exciting Rural Products roles available within Elders. It requires leadership of a sales team including Sales Agronomists, in Store Salespeople and support staff. We require an experienced and motivated individual who is customer focused, team orientated and not afraid of a challenge. About the role We are looking for a Rural Products Sales Manager to join the growing team on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Elders Rural Products Sales Manager at Pakenham, your expert product knowledge and customer service skills will enable you to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including finding new opportunities for them to explore. You are also a strong leader with demonstrated people management and merchandise operational skills. Supported by the Elders network, you will be provided with the tools necessary for you to grow in your career. Responsibilities As a key member and leader within the branch, you will enjoy a varied day including: Develop and manage merchandise business plans and budgets Meeting key performance indicators and expenditure targets Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, recommending the Elders range of products and services that will strengthen the growth of their business Proactively source new business to achieve KPI’s and targets About you To excel at Elders, you: Are comfortable to thrive in a collaborative working environment Are passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community Extensive sales experience and a successful sales record in a rural products business Committed to the provision of high-quality customer service Possess extensive knowledge of agriculture products, the region and our competitors Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future clients About Elders Elders are proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture. The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, 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. If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today. For more information please visit our careers page or email careers@elders.com.au Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received. 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. LI
