Sales Manager Gunnedah

Sales Manager Location: Gunnedah Reference: PHR 2024/014 Pursehouse Rural is a leading independent Agribusiness specialising in agricultural produce, equipment, services and advice across 25 locations in North West NSW and Queensland. We are seeking a full-time Sales Manager to join our team at our Gunnedah Branch. The Sales Manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities by developing and executing sales strategies for their local market. In addition to this, the successful applicant is expected to provide a high standard of operational support to the Branch Manager and customer service employees. Duties include:

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase sales revenue
• Identify and recommend additional product and market opportunities to Branch Manager and relevant Business Managers
• Develop and implement sales strategies which are aligned with the needs of your local market
• Create new and maintain existing relationships with key suppliers and customers, in order to ensure the business is the first choice for customers
• In collaboration with the Branch Manager and customer service employees, arrange the sale and delivery of Pursehouse Rural products and services
• Work in conjunction with the Branch Manager on product pricing to ensure Pursehouse Rural remains competitive
• In conjunction with Branch Manager and customer service employees undertake stock take, purchasing, ordering and inventory control

Ideal applicants will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience in Sales and customer service role, preferably in the agricultural sector
• Broad knowledge and experience across core areas of agribusiness eg. seed, fertiliser, chemicals and animal health and nutrition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive supplier and customer relationships
• Proven experience in identifying and addressing market trends and customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for business development
• Excellent organisational, time-management and planning skills
• Valid driver's license

An above Award salary, plus superannuation, is available based on skills and experience, and a generous staff discount is available on rural products. Please provide a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, along with your resume and two work-related referees. For further information please contact Gunnedah Branch Manager Chris Avard on 0429 324 273 or Elaine Alker in the Employee Relations and Safety Team on 0439 374 400. Please note there is no formal closing date for this role. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply soon, as the position will be withdrawn as soon as a suitable candidate is hired or if our circumstances change. #J-18808-Ljbffr