We are currently offering a great opportunity for an experienced Merchandise Manager to join our team in Warrnambool.
This critical role in the merchandise team requires you to be able to build long lasting partnerships with customers and deliver appropriate advice and services using your specialist knowledge of a variety of agricultural products and supplies.About the Opportunity:This is a 12-month parental leave cover role; however, for the right person, we will have an opportunity to extend this role to permanent.Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing sales and inventory of Animal Health and General Merchandise products and driving performance in these categories.
You will work closely with store management and sales teams, providing merchandise support such as stock takes, retail operations improvements, on-farm meetings, technical information, and mentoring to encourage improved performance.
You will support with leadership of staff within the branch and have input to branch budgets and manage the branch P&L.
You will negotiate with suppliers and develop pricing strategies, oversee stock levels and marketing initiatives with the aim of maintaining the business's competitive position for all lines.
You'll manage stock turns and assist in loading and unloading trucks when required.About You:To be successful, you will have a strong technical background along with experience within pricing and margin management and sales target achievement through effective category development.
The ability to network and identify opportunities for business development will also be key to your success.
You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster solid long-term relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders together with the ability to drive business outcomes and performance.
You will also have excellent communication both written and verbal.
Ideally, you will have exposure to SAP, together with strong Excel skills for reporting.
Forklift ticket is required.Why work for us?A competitive remuneration packageAccess to incentive programsCompany vehicleA supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional developmentOpportunities to support community partnerships across our networkBe a member of a company committed to feeding the futureOngoing training and development to pursue individual ambitionsA culture of learning!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 the APPLY button.
To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions go to Nutrien Ag Solutions or follow us on LinkedIn.At Nutrien Ag Solutions, our purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values.
Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.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.This job will remain posted until filled.
In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions' policies, it is a requirement for candidates being considered to complete a pre-employment background and medical check as part of the recruitment process for eligible roles.
All candidates being considered will be required to complete a visa entitlement check to ensure legal rights to work in Australia are in line with the position.While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be verbally contacted; however, you can expect an update regarding the outcome of your application in written form.GROW WITH US.
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