Category Lead - Seed

About the role

Elders is looking for a Category Lead - Seed to join its growing team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role drives the regional implementation of the national retail strategy across the branch network for the seed category, reporting to the Region Retail Manager. It suits someone ideally based in Toowoomba, though candidates from anywhere in Queensland or Northern NSW may also be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and deliver growth opportunities through targeted regional initiatives covering new products, customer segments, markets and channels.
• Build category capability across the region by giving branch teams product, service and sales process knowledge, and creating resources such as category insights, sales tools and customer engagement strategies.
• Partner with the Retail Centre of Direction, Branch Managers, agronomists and branch retail teams to execute category plans, drive margin improvement and stay aligned with national strategy.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and technical representatives to support category growth, product adoption and regional performance.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Agriculture or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Agricultural industry experience, ideally in rural products, retail or an agribusiness environment.
• Relevant category accreditation (e.g. Agsafe, ChemCert, nutrition or animal health) is desirable or required where applicable.
• Branch management experience is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of product logistics, inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Commercial acumen across margin, inventory management and return on capital.
• Understanding of marketing, pricing, product ranging and margin management, including promotional planning and execution.

Applications are accepted as they come in, and the company encourages applicants from all backgrounds who have the right to live and work in Australia.