Branch Manager

• Mid North location
• Career Development
• Excellent Remuneration Package

About the Company

Our client, regarded as a leader in the agribusiness field, supplies a wide range of agronomy and livestock services, agchemicals, fertiliser and general rural merchandise and has a reputation for innovation in the industry.

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Manager you will be primarily responsible for managing all aspects of the branch to achieve growth and exceed earning targets. Supporting the agronomy and livestock teams, ensuring a seamless service to their customers leading to increased growth

Expert team management skills will allow you to support sales staff and empower them to grow with the support of an experienced network.

Responsibilities

• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Employee management
• Manage and implement continuous improvement
• Manage budget and allocate funds properly for branch
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Assist in day to day operations requirements
• Sales and marketing activities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Prioritising the safety of your staff and clients,
• Coaching and mentoring staff in identifying and developing new sales opportunities

Education / Experience / Skills

• Broad knowledge of Agricultural systems
• Understanding of farms, farmers and the broader industry
• General Sales, marketing and customer service skills
• Team building and management skills
• Managing through influence skills
• Understand P&L – sound financial knowledge and strong business acumen is required