" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBranch Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22016\"\u003e Agribusiness \u0026amp; Farming \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22017\"\u003e Agribusiness Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22018\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22019\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a capable team and oversee day-to-day branch operations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow sales, profitability and customer relationships across the district.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake ownership of store performance, stock and customer service.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Client\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is an established rural retail business with a strong presence in regional agriculture. It supports farming customers with essential products, practical advice and reliable service, and is looking for a hands-on leader to strengthen its local branch.\u003cbr\u003e Brief Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a broad leadership role for someone who knows rural retail and wants to make a visible difference to a local business. You will lead the team, take responsibility for branch performance and build strong relationships with farming customers across the Cohuna district. You may also support nearby store or fertiliser depot managers, sharing your experience and helping build management capability across the network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, coach and develop the team, maintaining a safe, compliant and customer-ready site.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage the branch profit and loss, budgets, forecasts and financial targets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild relationships with new and existing customers, provide high-level sales support and drive local promotions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee stock levels, merchandising, supplier deliveries, administration and daily store operations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage customer accounts with the credit team and support neighbouring managers when required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least five years\u0026rsquo; experience managing a rural retail store or depot.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA qualification in retail, merchandising, sales, marketing or frontline management, with an agribusiness background.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong financial, sales, operational, inventory and merchandising skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven people leadership, customer service, communication and problem-solving ability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRemuneration \u0026amp; Location\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in the Echuca area of Victoria. Remuneration will be discussed with the preferred candidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please apply via the SEEK Apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Damien Carpenter, Senior Agribusiness Consultant, Agricultural Appointments, on 0477 145 332 or email damien@agri.com.au.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"931896\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "