- Location
- Ararat, Australia
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Why Ararat?
Imagine finishing work and being just minutes away from some of Victoria's most spectacular natural landscapes.
Located at the gateway to the iconic Grampians National Park, Ararat offers an enviable lifestyle where career success and personal wellbeing go hand in hand. With affordable housing, excellent schools, modern health facilities, sporting clubs, cafés, wineries and a welcoming community, Ararat provides the opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that many city professionals only dream about.
Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing, camping, great food and wine, or simply more time with family and friends, Ararat delivers a genuine work-life balance while remaining connected to Melbourne and regional Victoria.
This is more than a career move. It's a lifestyle opportunity.
Lead One of Elders' Key Regional Businesses
At Elders, we're proud to have been supporting Australian agriculture for more than 185 years.
As Branch Manager in Ararat, you'll take ownership of a well-established and respected branch, leading a high-performing team while strengthening relationships across one of Victoria's most productive agricultural regions.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious leader to make their mark by driving commercial success, developing people, growing market share and supporting local producers to achieve outstanding outcomes.
You'll have the backing of one of Australia's most recognised agribusiness brands while enjoying the autonomy to lead your branch like your own business.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Area Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of branch operations, lead a passionate team and drive growth across agricultural products, services and merchandise.
You'll be at the heart of the local agricultural community, working closely with producers, industry stakeholders and your team to deliver exceptional service and sustainable business growth.
This role offers a unique combination of leadership, strategy, sales and community engagement, making it an ideal next step for an experienced agribusiness professional looking to broaden their impact.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading, inspiring and developing a high-performing team
Driving branch profitability, growth and commercial performance
Building trusted relationships with local producers and agricultural businesses
Identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities
Growing Elders' presence across the region
Coaching and mentoring employees to reach their full potential
Championing a strong safety culture and commitment to zero harm
Promoting the full range of Elders products and services to support customer success
Delivering exceptional customer experiences and long-term client partnerships
What We're Looking For
You are a commercially minded leader who enjoys building relationships, developing people and creating positive outcomes for customers and communities.
You'll ideally bring:
Proven leadership experience within agribusiness, sales management or branch operations
Strong understanding of agricultural services and rural customers
Livestock and agency experience highly regarded
Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability
A proactive and growth-focused mindset
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
A passion for supporting regional communities and Australian agriculture
The ability to lead through influence, collaboration and accountability
This opportunity may suit an experienced:
Branch Manager
Merchandise Sales Manager
Territory Sales Manager
Rural Products Manager
Agribusiness Leader seeking their next challenge
Why Join Elders?
When you join Elders, you're joining one of Australia's most respected agribusiness organisations with a proud history and an exciting future.
We offer:
✅ Competitive salary package
✅ Annual incentive opportunity
✅ Fully maintained motor vehicle
✅ Career progression across a national network
✅ Ongoing training and leadership development
✅ Strong support from experienced agribusiness professionals
✅ The opportunity to make a genuine impact in regional Australia
✅ A culture built on people, safety, integrity and community
Be Part of Something Bigger
This is your opportunity to lead a respected branch, influence the future of Australian agriculture and build a rewarding lifestyle in one of Victoria's most attractive regional locations.
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and become part of a business that has been supporting rural Australia for generations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow your career with Elders in Ararat.
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.
At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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