Category Specialist

Elders

Not specified (assumed to be office-based due to the nature of the role).
3+ years experience in sales or category management
Full unrestricted driver's licence required
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Elders is seeking a Category Specialist to support their National Crop Protection Manager in managing product categories, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving sales strategies within the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate should have over three years of experience in sales or procurement, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills

Job Summary

  • The role supports the National Crop Protection Manager in developing and executing category strategies to ensure optimal product delivery.
  • Candidates will manage supplier negotiations, oversee pricing strategies, and execute promotional campaigns to drive growth and profitability.
  • Elders is a trusted Australian agribusiness with an expansive network offering tailored advice across farm supplies, agronomy, and livestock.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Elders is seeking a Category Specialist to support their National Crop Protection Manager in managing product categories, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving sales strategies within the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate should have over three years of experience in sales or procurement, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years experience in sales or category management
  • Full unrestricted driver's licence required
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Experience with retail network distribution
  • Proven problem-solving in agribusiness sector

Nice-to-have

  • Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture discipline
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 systems
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance and stewardship
  • Knowledge of chemical product integrity
  • Background in backward integration strategies

Key Requirements

  • Full unrestricted driver's licence
  • 3+ years' experience in sales, category, or procurement
  • Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture (desirable)
  • Right to live and work in Australia

Work Rights

Must have right to live and work in Australia

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