Lindsay Rural prides itself on supplying results to our growers.Key leadership role for a capable & established people leader.Join an established & still growing values-led organisation.About the Company:The Lindsay Australia Group proudly operates an extensive Rural and National Transport and Logistics business across various locations connecting growers, regional communities, and businesses with cities and sellers of fresh food across Australia. As part of the group, Lindsay Rural supplies farmers with an extensive range of agricultural products including packaging, fertilisers, chemicals, and irrigation equipment. The integrated end-to-end rural solutions package also provides customers with the benefits of utilising Lindsay Transport's refrigerated fleet to deliver rural supplies to farms and transporting fresh produce direct to major east coast markets.The Role:Our Bowen rural branch is looking for its new Branch Manager.This opportunity will see you manage a team of 3. You will be a highly motivated customer service-oriented business leader who is passionate about identifying opportunities for growth and development in our team.Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Leadership and Team Development -Provide leadership and direction to the branch team.Motivate employees & set appropriate individual & team performance goals.Conduct performance appraisals.Foster a positive work environment.Operational & Financial Management -Maximize the efficiency and sales of the branch with a key focus on maintaining margin on products.Develop & maintain strong business relationships with current & potential customers.Work closely with the sales team to generate new opportunities in the district.Participate in trade shows & conventions.Regularly review & control production costs, operational expenses, and overheads.Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately for the branch.Prepare daily, weekly, or month-end reports.About You:To succeed in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate:Established experience in a senior leadership role ideally in the rural sector.A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and positive leadership style.Exceptional customer service & interpersonal skills.Technical and/or sales expertise.High-level reasoning, problem-solving, and planning skills.Professional presentation with a friendly and helpful manner with an ability to deal effectively with a diverse workforce.Ability to manage your own time, meet deadlines, and take responsibility for your output and the quality of your work.Current & valid Driver's licence. Current Forklift licence highly regarded.Knowledge & understanding of products, seasonal timing, and general requirements of rural producers within the area is advantageous but not essential.We pride ourselves on working in a way that brings our Values to life every day.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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