Merchandise Manager - Ballarat Central, Australia - Nutrien

Description

Merchandise Manager

• Australia's most diverse and profitable agribusiness with a 180-year history
• Attractive salary package plus good bonus earning potential
• Skipton location

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.

Employing the best and brightest minds, our business is supported by an extensive network of corporate branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, finance, insurance, ag merchandise, water and real estate.

We are currently offering a great opportunity for a driven Merchandise Manager to join our team in this rich agricultural region of Skipton.

About the role:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will oversee sales and inventory of a range of products and services, including ag chem, fertiliser and a range of other agricultural merchandise products.

You will work closely with a number of stakeholders such as agronomists and sales teams to provide support with stocktakes, retail operations improvements, technical information and mentoring to encourage improved performance as well as other ad hoc tasks.

You will have input to branch budgets and P&L as well as negotiations with suppliers to develop pricing strategies, oversee stock levels and marketing initiatives with the aim of maintaining the businesses competitive position for all lines. Analysis of market trends, climatic and seasonable considerations are needed to ensure Nutrien Ag Solutions is first choice for rural customers in the region.

What we'll love about you:

• Pricing and margin management experience to work towards sales targets
• Ability to network and identify business opportunities with your strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Competent use of Microsoft Office for reporting purposes
• Forklift licence required, heavy rigid licence will be highly advantageous.

Why work for us?

• A competitive remuneration package and incentive programs
• An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
• Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future

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We're invested in you

We have a strong culture of empowerment where your career is in your own hands - you have the accountability and autonomy to go as far as you're willing. And we genuinely care about you, with safety our number one priority. If it's not safe, we don't do it. We act with integrity.

Apply today

Make a difference. Being part of Nutrien Ag Solutions, one of Australia's largest agriculture companies, means your purpose for coming to work every day is real and impactful - growing our world from the ground up. If this is you click on the APPLY button. To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions go to or follow us on LinkedIn.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions' policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background check. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please note that unsolicited CVs or profiles will not be accepted and Nutrien Ag Solutions will not be held liable for any that are sent through.