Job Title: Rural Merchandise Manager (Agronomy & Animal Health)
Company: Wangaratta Rural Supplies
Location: 8 Gibson Street, Wangaratta, VIC 3677
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Remuneration: $71,583 – $120,000 base (negotiable) + Super + Fully Maintained Ute.
About Us
Wangaratta Rural Supplies is the region's premier independent, family-owned agricultural retail hub. For over 21 years, we have provided high-quality merchandise, trusted expert advice, and old-fashioned customer service to commercial producers, graziers, vignerons, and hobby farmers across North East Victoria.
We pride ourselves on our deep community ties and our extensive portfolio, ranging from premier livestock nutrition to specialized crop protection, pasture seed, and everything in between.
About the Role
We are seeking an energetic, commercially minded Rural Merchandise Manager to lead our retail operations and expand our on-farm sales footprint. In this role, you will hold dual responsibility: driving in-store inventory, supplier negotiations, and team leadership, while actively traveling on-farm to consult with local producers.
This is a uniquely diverse category management role requiring technical sales confidence across livestock production (beef and sheep) and multi-sector plant protection (broadacre, horticulture, and viticulture).
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Category Leadership: Drive commercial sales across animal health (cattle/sheep), crop protection chemicals, viticulture/horticulture inputs, pasture seed, and bulk fertilizer.
- On-Farm Consultation: Build trusted relationships with Northeast Victorian farmers by conducting site visits, analysing product needs, and delivering tailored technical advice.
- Inventory & Buying Power: Oversee stock procurement, manage key supplier partnerships, and maximize independent store margins.
- Team & Floor Management: Lead, roster, and mentor our tight-knit store team, ensuring high merchandising standards and a safety-first workplace culture.
- Regulatory Compliance: Manage the safe storage, handling, and tracking of agricultural chemicals in strict accordance with Agsafe compliance codes.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven Rural Retail Experience: Strong commercial background operating within an Australian rural supplies network.
- Multi-Sector Ag Knowledge: Practical technical understanding of cattle/sheep animal health alongside crop protection programs for broadacre systems, orchards, and vineyards.
- A High-Performing Sales Track Record: Demonstrated ability to hit sales targets, cross-sell products, and seamlessly transition from counter sales to on-farm relationship management.
- Licences & Credentials: Current Agsafe accreditation and a Forklift license (LF) are highly preferred (or a willingness to secure them quickly).
- Unrestricted Driver's Licence: A valid manual driver’s licence is mandatory for farm travel.
What’s on Offer
- Highly Competitive Salary: A strong base package negotiable based on your industry networks and agronomy/livestock expertise.
- Fully Maintained Company Ute: Dual-cab vehicle provided with fuel card for business travel and private use.
- Real Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and fast decision-making that comes with working for a trusted independent business instead of a rigid corporate chain.
- Tools of the Trade: Phone, laptop, and corporate uniform provided.
- Generous Staff Discounts: Access to excellent trade rates across our entire livestock, equine, and crop protection ranges.
How to Apply
If you are ready to lead and grow with a premier independent player in North East Victoria, click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience across livestock and cropping inputs.
For a strict, confidential discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Michial on 0418383092 or email [email protected]Wangaratta Rural Supplies
Position Title: Rural Merchandise Sales Manager – Equine & Nutrition Specialist
Location: Wangaratta Rural Supplies, 8 Gibson Street, Wangaratta VIC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,583.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
