Business Development Manager
Direct Personnel Services is an Australian owned and operated labour hire company founded on the Gold Coast in 1995, specialising in flexible staffing solutions across all industries. Direct Personnel Services currently delivers best value in class staffing to some of Australia's most successful and prominent companies.
Direct Agri is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Business Development Manager to drive agribusiness growth across Southern Australia from the Murray south into Tasmania. This role is purely focused on agribusiness development and relationship management with growers and industry partners. Operational support for offshore recruitment, mobilisation, demobilisation, and worker welfare will be provided by our dedicated on-the-ground staff.
Key Responsibilities :
Identify and pursue new agribusiness opportunities with limit on crop type or industry. Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with growers, industry stakeholders, and key partners. Promote and expand the use of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Program to support workforce needs. Collaborate with growers to understand their labour requirements and offer tailored workforce programmes consistent with their needs. Provide ongoing relationship management to ensure client satisfaction and continued business growth. Qualifications and Experience :
Demonstrated experience in agribusiness development within the horticultural sector, preferably with citrus, grapes, leaf vegetables and any other product produced in the area. Strong knowledge of the PALM Program and its benefits for growers in the horticulture industry. Deep understanding of horticultural operations in the south of Australia, with an established network of industry contacts. Proven ability to identify opportunities, build relationships, and grow revenue through strategic partnerships that lead to deals being closed and lots of commission. What We're Looking For :
A closer that loves to share in our victories. Limited impediments to travel with a willingness to do so. A proactive, results-driven individual with a passion for agriculture and business growth. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills. The ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve business goals. The ability to lead a region and both internally and externally manage relationships up and down the chain. What you can expect from us :
A position in our team that is sales and results oriented, without expectation that you be too operationally focused. Operationally we are the best in the industry, we need an addition that helps us become more sales focused. Attractive base and OTE that is best in the industry; if you are the right person and you find a better comms deal we will beat it by 10%. A flexible work environment. All the tools (Late model vehicle, phone etc.). A team to back you up and support you. Investment in your future with room to grow. A barrister to fight your trade restraint. Location Flexible (within the region). A lovely branded coffee cup for your desk. If you are ready to help growers succeed and drive business growth with Direct Agri, we want to hear from you.
For a confidential chat : Call Angelica on 0499 565 078
To Apply : Send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience in business development and knowledge of the PALM Program to
Applications close : 30th November 2024
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