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Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a Category Lead - Seed, to join our growing team on a permanent, full-time basis.\nLocation: Ideally based in Toowoomba; however, we're open to considering the right candidate from anywhere across Queensland or Northern NSW.\nAs a Category Lead - Seed, you will be responsible for driving the regional implementation of the national retail strategy across the Elders branch network for your designated category. Reporting to the Region Retail Manager, you will provide specialist expertise, guidance and support to branch retail teams to help achieve category targets and deliver strong commercial outcomes across the region.\nWorking collaboratively with branch and regional teams, you will leverage your expertise and influence to build capability, drive category performance and ensure the network operates in alignment with national retail strategy, priorities and direction.\nResponsibilities:\nIdentify and deliver growth opportunities by developing and implementing targeted regional initiatives, including opportunities across new products, customer segments, markets and channels.\nBuild category capability across the region by providing branch teams with relevant product, service and sales process knowledge, and developing practical resources such as category insights, sales tools and customer engagement strategies.\nPartner with key stakeholders to improve category outcomes by working closely with the Retail Centre of Direction, Branch Managers, agronomists and branch retail teams to execute category plans, drive margin improvement and ensure alignment with national strategy.\nDevelop strong supplier and industry relationships by managing relationships with suppliers and technical representatives, leveraging their expertise and insights to support category growth, product adoption and regional performance.\nAbout you\nA degree in Business, Agriculture or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience. 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Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.\nWe are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.\nElders is for Australian agriculture.\nWe are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.\nIf you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.\nFor more information please visit our careers page or email \nPlease note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.\nAt 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. 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