Branch Manager

Description: 

• Join the ag retailer of the future
• Drive performance and provide second to none service to customers in the region
• Smithton, TAS

For over 150 years, our business has been integral to the Australian agricultural industry. We are committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise for customers and helping feed Australia’s future. With a national network of more than 700 locations, Nutrien Ag Solutions is one of the largest agribusinesses operating in Australia.

Employing the best and brightest minds, our business is supported by an extensive network of corporate branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, finance, insurance, merchandise, water and real estate.

We are currently offering a rewarding career opportunity for a Branch Manager to oversee our Smithton location. Smithton is a lively rural town which offers plenty of unique attractions in some of the most beautiful and diverse areas in Tasmania.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the focus of your role will be to maintain and develop strong customer relationships with local rural producers to drive sales for a broad range of agricultural products and merchandise services. This extends to oversight of Nutrien’s full service offer including Livestock, Finance and Insurance.

You will provide leadership to our branch employees including merchandise sales, customer service, livestock, agronomy, finance and insurance, whilst driving branch performance and the achievement of financial targets.  You will mentor the sales team to provide professional, efficient and quality service to our clients both in store and on farm to drive sales for a wide range of rural farm supplies, crop protection, fertiliser and animal health products.  Oversight of supply chain activities for the branch to ensure products are being delivered in full and on time in line with inventory KPI’s; along with managing safety, quality and the overall presentation of the store to the highest standards all form part of this rewarding role. 

Role benefits include a company vehicle, performance bonus, and training & professional development.

About You:

• You must demonstrate leadership success along with operational management experience and ideally with exposure to Livestock and/or Agronomy industry as well as retail activities
• You will have business development experience. You will develop growth strategies and plans, by identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.
• Change management skills and ability to think laterally will be highly valued
• You will be self-motivated and driven to implement improvements in all areas of store operations including supply chain/inventory and stock control.
• You will demonstrate success developing solid long-term partnerships with clients and other key stakeholders and be able to identify opportunities to develop new business. 
• Strong financial skills for reporting and P&L management are essential along with people management experience. 

Are you a good match?

At Nutrien Ag Solutions we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability and other legally protected characteristics. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

We believe that our diverse workforce is a key strength of our business and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being the leading Australian Agribusiness and Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create an environment of mutual respect with inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion Australian agriculture and lead the way in innovation and investment in the future of farming.

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation offering the opportunity to gain exposure to Australia’s key growth industry, click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION. 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment medical. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Vaccination is required for all new hires joining Nutrien Ag Solutions. All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Nutrien Ag Solutions commits to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers.

During the recruitment process, you will be required to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application for employment with Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Job Req Id:  1639

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