Full Description

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• Exciting opportunity
• Career Move

About the Company

Our client a successful agricultural distributor currently has a vacancy for a Merchandise Manager /2IC located on the Fleurieu Peninsula/ Kangaroo Island.

About the role

They are seeking a self-motivated individual, with a strong business management and sales focus. To achieve growth, you’ll lead from the front – developing, motivating and supporting a small team. You will be responsible for the total day-to-day operation of the branch with supervision and responsibility for customer service activities including; merchandise sales, Ag Chemical and fertiliser sales and agronomic services.

Requirements

Education / Experience / Skills

• You will be liaising closely with key suppliers, clients, rural community groups and local businesses, so it is crucial you have strong communication and relationship skills.
• You will need to be a well-rounded and experienced individual, with a solid agribusiness background. You will meet financial goals for the branch from your ability to develop, implement and review business strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, the capacity to develop and maintain relationships with customers and staff.
• Strong administration, computer and organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• A strong and balanced focus on both customer service and the ‘bottom line’.
• Proven sales history.
• An understanding of, and empathy with the rural community.
• Knowledge and understanding of rural merchandise and agribusiness.
• Passion, drive and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be part of and manage an enthusiastic team.
• Experience in rural retail and management preferred.

A salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the role will be negotiated.