Your Employer
Australian owned and operated for over 15 years, our client specialises in the supply of high-quality Fertiliser and Ag Mineral blends for Horticultural, Cotton, Broadacre Cropping, and Pastoral applications. With multiple sites across Eastern Australia and New Zealand, they offer specialised blending, packaging, and delivery services to a range of agribusinesses.
With the recent launch of their Toowoomba industrial plant, a skilled Area Sales Manager is required to drive company growth between Bundaberg and Moree.
The Role
The Area Sales Manager will play a vital role in strengthening relationships with current customers, whilst proactively engaging with new agribusinesses between Bundaberg and Moree. Overseeing sales from initial quoting through to delivery, this is a self-managed position which will require routine travel in order to best service the region.
With a majority of the region focussing on Broadacre Cropping - with some high-value Horticulture to the north – the Area Sales Manager will be responsible for generating sales strategies in line with current market trends and seasonal demands.
Working Monday to Friday, your duties will include (but not be limited to): Developing and implementing sales strategies to increase market share and customer engagement.Managing clients through the sales process from lead engagement to post-delivery services.Preparing sales reports, forecasts, and market insights to senior management team.Attending various conferences, seminars, field days, and other industry events.About You
Proactive and organised, this role will best suit someone with proven experience managing sales activities across a wide region. In order to effectively engage potential customers in the region, it's important for the successful applicant to have strong agricultural knowledge, and the ability to build rapport within the industry.
Our ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years' experience operating in the Darling Downs region, possessing a wider understanding of local market demands, seasonal requirements, and a general understanding of where to direct sales strategies. Whilst experience in farming applications is desirable, those with a background in broader agricultural sales are equally urged to apply.
To be considered for the role, you must be able to address the following criteria: Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events on a regular basis.Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.Full Australian working rights and an Open Driver's licence.Strong team player with the ability to work effectively with internal staff/resources.Other desirable criteria include: Ideally Toowoomba-based, though applicants living within SEQ are highly considered.Relevant tertiary qualifications/training (i.e. Agronomy).Previous experience in fertiliser/ag mineral sales.The Benefits:
In addition to joining a growing business with numerous developments underway, you will enjoy the flexibility of a self-managed role, offering creative control with regards to sales strategies and directives.
Other benefits you will receive include: Competitive base salary with the inclusion of a company vehicle, laptop, and phone.Attractive quarterly bonus structure.Hybrid working arrangements with flexible base of operations between Bundaberg and Moree.Hot desk containing a range of loyal customers to get you started.Ongoing professional development and training provided.Choose Agri Talent
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia's agriculture sector.
For more information, please contact Ben Frazer, Senior Recruitment Consultant Agri Talent on 0439 093 516.
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