Be among the first 25 applicants for a rare role for an agri-business client-facing professional experienced in key account and customer service, adding value, and supporting cane growers.
Employer of choice, strong market presence, agricultural commodities sectorMackay and Plane Creek regions, home every nightBe a trusted marketing partner in the local regionQueensland Sugar Limited (QSL) is Australia's largest and most experienced provider of raw sugar marketing and logistics services, owned by the industry they serve. QSL is committed to creating a world-leading Queensland sugarcane industry that contributes significantly to Queensland's state economy and underpins flourishing regional communities.
QSL has a strong safety culture, and our people take pride in our values, diverse work opportunities, and inclusive culture. Our customers and partners value our reliability and innovation, driving our passion to deliver on customer needs and exceed expectations.
The role of Grower Relationship Officer is part of a dynamic growing team that actively promotes QSL's sugar pricing and marketing offering. This role has a strong client management focus, with ongoing responsibilities to build enduring, trusted relationships with cane growers in the Mackay and Plane Creek regions.
The Grower Relationship Officer will grow knowledge and confidence in QSL's products, provide account support and management, and identify opportunities where QSL can facilitate and support grower success to build the tonnes under management with QSL.
Success in the role sees QSL being regarded as a trusted marketing partner within the region.
Key Deliverables: Implementing engagement plans to deliver a level of local service and support that exceeds growers' expectations.Responsibility for the day-to-day account management with a strong focus on face-to-face engagement via farm visits and shed meetings.Being the first point of contact for grower queries, including use of the QSL Direct platform and QSL app.Driving local grower education and business development opportunities and coordinating training, information sessions, and shed meetings.Strong grower stakeholder management ensuring a solid understanding of QSL's products, services, and performance.Optimising opportunities to engage with all QSL's members.About You: You will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment, be self-motivated, goal-focused, and possess good communication skills with a commitment to safe work practices.
Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in agri-business, commerce, finance, economics, or equivalent practical experience.Previous sales or account management experience.Working knowledge or affinity with regional farming and/or agribusiness.Sugar industry or agricultural commodities experience is advantageous but not essential.Qualifications in delivering training or educational outcomes are well regarded.Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and respond to questions from stakeholders.A full open QLD driver's licence is essential, along with flexibility to travel throughout the region to support growers.
The successful candidate will be supported by an amazing collaborative team that always has the cane grower at the forefront.
Why QSL: QSL is an equal opportunity employer and believes that diversity and inclusion principles must guide how we build our teams and culture. Creating a culture built on equality and equity isn't just the right thing to do; it's also the smart thing.
On offer for the successful candidate is a competitive salary package with not-for-profit status.
To apply, please send your latest resume and cover letter in Word format to Onten Strategic Recruitment. For an initial confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Gray or Sarah Armstrong on .
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