General Manager

Join to apply for the General Manager - Agency role at Elders1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the General Manager - Agency role at Elders About the role: The About the role: The General Manager – Agency plays a pivotal role in driving customer value, Elders' strategic growth, operational performance, and digital transformation across our wool broking, livestock, and grain agency businesses.
Reporting to the Divisional CEO, you will lead a national team of 350+ sales professionals, increase customer presence, expand market share and deliver innovative digital and financial solutions.
This role oversees livestock financing, digital listing tools, and strategic partnerships (including Clear Grain Exchange), while embedding ESG, safety, and sustainability across the network.
You'll work cross-functionally and represent Elders across industry, regulatory, and client relationships, supporting the Eight Point Plan and Sustainability Action Plan.
Responsibilities: As the General Manager - Agency, you will: Lead national strategies across wool broking, livestock, and grain to drive market share growth, client acquisition, and business innovation Build capability across a high-performing workforce, with a focus on engagement, safety, succession, and input to national recruitment strategies for sales reps and agents Strengthen Elders' presence in the market by representing the brand with key clients, suppliers, and industry bodies Foster customer-centric thinking across all channels, ensuring value delivery and tailored solutions for producers Oversee national operations, including auction channels (private treaty, physical, electronic), regulatory compliance, and P&L performance Ensure strong governance and compliance by leading risk management, regulatory adherence, and audit accountability Embed sustainability and ESG principles into operations, promoting ethical sourcing, animal welfare, and long-term environmental responsibility About You You are a commercially minded and customer-first leader with deep agribusiness experience and a passion for delivering growth, value, and innovation to rural Australia and have: Strong customer orientation, with a commitment to delivering value and innovation to producers Tertiary qualifications in Business/ Agriculture or a related field Extensive senior leadership experience in the wool, livestock and/ or grain industry Demonstrated capability in driving business growth and operational excellence Strategic planning and financial acumen, with deep understanding of performance metrics and P&L accountability Proven people leadership, with a focus on mentoring, engagement, recruitment and enabling a high-performing culture About Elders As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years.
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.
We 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.
Elders is for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
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.
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Farming Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Elders by 2x Get notified about new General Manager jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Coburg, Victoria, Australia A$100,000.00-A$140,000.00 1 month ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Rowville, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago General Manager - Novotel Melbourne Preston Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$90,000.00-A$110,000.00 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Berwick, Victoria, Australia A$60,000.00-A$60,000.00 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago General Manager, Service Delivery - Southern Rural Water Southbank, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks ago Docklands, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Dandenong, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Southbank, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago General Manager National FV & Recovery Platform Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago General Manager- Sport and Life Training (SALT)Ringwood, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days ago Director of MEP – Lead Innovation for Landmark Projects (Melbourne)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$220,000.00-A$240,000.00 4 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago General Manager Investment Governance and Research Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago Specialist, Audit Services - APAC (AML and Financial Crime) Vice President Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Engineering Director, GTPN Platform (Relocate to China)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$180,000.00-A$220,000.00 1 week ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

---