Branch Manager (ABR_ELD_WA)

Overview

Agribusiness Recruit is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to join our client's agricultural business in Western Australia.

In this role, you'll manage all aspects of branch operations while providing collaborative leadership to a dedicated team. You'll support sales staff, empower professional development, and drive performance to achieve and exceed growth and earnings targets.

You’ll be an integral part of the business, building strong relationships with clients and staff, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and contributing to the ongoing success and sustainable growth of the branch.

We welcome applications from dedicated individuals who share our commitment to inclusive and sustainable workforce solutions.

What you'll do

• Guide branch operations and team performance to achieve business targets

• Manage all aspects of branch operations in line with the business plan

• Contribute to branch, area, and state business planning processes, including budgeting and financial planning

• Monitor branch performance against KPIs, budgets, and expenditure

• Manage inventory, sales activities, rural products, and financial performance

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key agricultural clients and stakeholders

• Coach, mentor, and develop staff capabilities through training and performance management

• Oversee staffing needs, rostering, leave planning, and team development within budget constraints

• Lead, motivate, and empower the branch team to exceed performance targets

• Conduct regular team meetings to share financials, safety updates, and growth opportunities

• Provide technical, product, and sales guidance to staff

• Address underperformance appropriately and manage staff development through formal processes

• Act as escalation point for client issues, sales matters, and debtor management

• Take an active role in debt collection and credit management

• Achieve individual and branch sales and earnings targets, driving referrals and cross-selling opportunities

• Lead marketing, promotions, and community engagement, representing the branch at campaigns, field days, client events, and community forums

• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety policies and legislation

• Promote a strong safety culture, reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses

• Monitor and improve WHS performance, completing required safety modules, audits, and compliance actions

• Ensure all behaviours align with company values: Teamwork, Customer Focus, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation

What you'll need

• Several years’ experience in the agricultural industry

• Experience as a Product Manager and/or Sales Manager

• Proven business and branch management experience

• Demonstrated success in achieving sales and revenue/earnings targets

• Experience managing and leading sales teams (desirable)

• Advanced client relationship management skills

• Strong commercial acumen and operational planning capabilities

• High-level communication, influencing, and negotiation skills

• Sound computer skills

• Degree in Business or Agriculture (or equivalent experience)

• Valid driver’s licence

• FSRA Tier 2 (or ability to obtain)

• Excellence in team leadership, coaching, mentoring, and staff development

Benefits

• Sales training provided

• Leadership Development Program

• Driver training course provided

• Ongoing professional development and leadership support

• Support from an experienced national and state management network

At Agribusiness Recruit, we value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of this role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports sustainable workforce solutions.

Living and Working in Esperance, Western Australia

https://www.migration.wa.gov.au/

From Perth: 7.5 hrs (720 km) via Coolgardie–Esperance Hwy
From Kalgoorlie: 4 hrs (390 km) via Coolgardie–Esperance Hwy

People move to Esperance for work in agriculture, mining support, construction, logistics, and regional services, as well as to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Esperance offers the amenities of a well-serviced regional town while providing access to some of Western Australia’s most spectacular natural environments.

Western Australia is known for its strong resource and agricultural sectors, wide open spaces, and high quality of life. Esperance has hospitals, schools, childcare facilities, shopping centres, sporting clubs, and essential services, making it a comfortable and connected place to live and work.

Western Australia – Goldfields–Esperance Region

Esperance is part of the Goldfields–Esperance region, renowned for its pristine beaches, national parks, and productive farming land. From coastal activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating to camping and exploring Cape Le Grand National Park, the region offers an outstanding outdoor lifestyle.

With a welcoming community, clean coastal environment, and strong regional economy, Esperance suits those seeking meaningful work, work–life balance, and a genuine regional Australian experience.

Learn more: https://www.westernaustralia.com/

Moving to the Western  Australia: https://www.migration.wa.gov.au/