Merchandise Manager - Bourke, NSW

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Branch Manager you will oversee merchandise sales, inventory, pricing, margins, campaigns and store presentation, while supporting the ongoing development of the merchandise team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you can combine your rural product knowledge, commercial capability and customer relationship skills to drive sustainable business growth. In addition, you will:

• Lead the implementation of merchandise sales campaigns and operational strategies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Identify new sales opportunities and initiatives to grow the branch’s customer base
• Manage merchandise inventory, stock control, stocktakes and product obsolescence
• Monitor pricing, margins, stock turns and overall merchandise performance
• Plan and deliver merchandise promotions and in-store product displays
• Support budgeting, business planning and financial performance reporting
• Coach and develop merchandise sales, support and administration team members
• Build product knowledge and customer service capability across the team
• Support Account Managers to identify merchandise opportunities within their customer portfolios
• Act as second-in-charge and support the wider operation of the branch when required
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, relevant legislation and hazardous substance requirements

What You'll Bring:

You are a commercially minded rural merchandise professional who enjoys building relationships, leading people and delivering results. You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in rural merchandise sales, retail operations or agribusiness
• Strong knowledge of agricultural products and local farming systems
• Experience managing inventory, margins, pricing and sales performance
• The ability to identify commercial opportunities and develop new business
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Experience coaching, supporting or leading operational teams
• Sound organisational and problem-solving capability
• Confidence using business systems and analysing operational performance
• A proactive, accountable approach and a strong commitment to workplace safety
• A current motor vehicle licence
• A current forklift licence
• Agsafe accreditation and demonstrated workplace health and safety knowledge

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary package, including remote location allowance considerations for candidates relocating to Bourke
• Access to incentive opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and development to support your career ambitions
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Purchased leave scheme benefits
• An additional day of leave each year with Nutrien Day
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to Australian agriculture and regional communities
• Build your career with a company committed to Going Further for Australian Farmers