We are looking for an Area Manager to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis, based at the Westbury AIRR site.
Accepting a role with AIRR, a proud business partner of Elders, means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Much like the clients and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of our business. With the backing of such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at AIRR.
We’re seeking an Area Manager to lead AIRR’s Tasmanian wholesale business, with end-to-end accountability for commercial performance, operations, and people leadership. This hands-on role oversees warehouse operations and regional sales while building strong relationships with AIRR members, customers, and partners across the state. Balancing strategy with execution, you’ll drive sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence, ensuring AIRR’s standards, safety, and commercial disciplines are consistently delivered.
If you are applying from outside Tasmania, please include a brief summary in your CV or cover letter outlining:
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Your understanding of the Tasmanian agricultural market, and
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Your intent and timing to relocate to Tasmania
Responsibilities
As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for:
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Delivering regional sales growth, margin and profitability targets across Tasmania in line with national strategy
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Ensuring safe, efficient and reliable warehouse and logistics operations at Westbury
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Building strong, trusted relationships with AIRR members and wholesale customers
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Leading, developing and engaging a high-performing local team with a strong safety and performance culture
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Managing costs, working capital and operational performance in line with business plans
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Participating in strategy and planning for the area and state
About you
To excel at AIRR, you:
- Are an experienced leader with in-depth knowledge of the agricultural industry, including product and sales management
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Can effectively motivate a team made up of diverse individuals, driving the achievement of annual sales and earnings targets
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Thrive in a collaborative and agile working environment
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Are resourceful, forward-thinking and passionate about creating meaningful change for clients and communities
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Understand that people are our most important asset
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Have a proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service and cultivate lasting client relationships
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Possess strong operational, sales, and people management skills along with effective negotiation abilities
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Demonstrated understanding of the Tasmanian agricultural market, or the ability to quickly build strong local market knowledge and relationships
- Preference for candidates based in Tasmania or with a clear intention to relocate
About AIRR
AIRR is proud to be a part of Elders, the last Australian-listed major agribusiness.
We invest in our staff to ensure everyone who joins AIRR is set up to succeed, from training and conferences to industry experts well within your reach offering support and guidance. When you join the AIRR team, you have the backing of an iconic Australian agricultural brand and a team of passionate individuals supporting and challenging you on your journey.
We are looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive our future.
For a greater insight into AIRR, be sure to check out our website at www.airr.com.au
If you are ready to grow your career with AIRR, please today.
For more information please visit our careers page or email
[email protected]
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.
