Area Manager

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by 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.
 

About the role
 

We are looking for an Area Manager to join the growing team on a permanent, full-time basis, covering the Southeast of South Australia.

As an Elders Area Manager, you will be responsible for sales performance and driving growth and efficiency outcomes with the area. This is a senior management role where you will be entrusted to manage all aspects of Area operations including oversight of Branches within the Area. Your expert team management skills will allow you to support sales staff and empower them to grow with the support of an experienced network. 

Responsibilities

As an Area Manager you will enjoy a day including:

• Inspiring and motivating your team to maximise their potential
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to provide personalised recommendations to strengthen the growth of their businesses
• Managing the performance and development of employees within the Area
• Cultivating new sales opportunities to strengthen Elders presence 
• Actively participating in strategy and planning for the Area and State
• Driving the marketing and promotion of all Elders products
• Prioritising the safety of your staff and clients, and actively contributing to Elders’ zero-harm culture 
• Coaching and mentoring staff in identifying and developing new sales opportunities

About you

To excel at Elders, you:

• Are an experienced leader with an in-depth knowledge of the agricultural industry including product and sales management
• Can effective lead and motivate a team, made up of various individuals, toward the achievement of annual sales and earnings targets
• Are comfortable and thrive in a collaborative and agile working environment 
• Are resourceful, forward thinking and passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community
• Understand that people are our most important asset
• Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with clients
• Have proven capabilities in the management of operations, people and sales and strong negotiation skills

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

 We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

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.

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