General Manager & Shop Manager (2 roles)

General Manager & Shop Manager (2 roles)

Company: Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd Location: Varley, WA (Wheatbelt / Lakes area, approximately 420 km east of Perth) Work type: Full-time, permanent

Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking applications for two distinct roles at Varley AgSolutions (Newlakes Pty Ltd), a family-owned agribusiness and a member of the National Rural Independent (NRI) group. Varley AgSolutions serves as an agricultural supplier, general store, and Community Postal Agency, acting as a vital business for the local farming community.

These positions offer a unique opportunity for a couple or individuals to take on senior responsibilities in a regional setting. Applications can be made singularly for either role.

General Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage the chemical budget, procurement, and supplier negotiations.
• Lead customer relations, in-store service, and on-farm delivery.
• Provide technical advice on crop protection, fertiliser, and rural inputs.
• Oversee accounts, payments, and trading terms.
• Maintain AGSAFE accreditation, warehouse management, and safety compliance.
• Service plant and machinery, and maintain the yard and site.

Requirements:

• Experience in agricultural supply, rural merchandise, or related agribusiness (essential).
• Technical knowledge of farm chemicals, fertiliser, and rural inputs (essential).
• Commercial capability, including budgeting, procurement, and accounts (essential).
• Current Forklift Licence, or the ability to obtain one (essential).
• HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence is advantageous.
• Dangerous Goods Licence is advantageous.
• AGSAFE accreditation / Approved Manager (liquor) is advantageous.

Shop Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage debtors and creditors.
• Order groceries and basic hardware, and maintain stock levels.
• Cost and price goods to protect margin.
• Deliver strong customer service, and negotiate with customers and suppliers.
• Run the Community Postal Agency and postal services.
• Maintain and clean the shop and building, and assist with yard upkeep.
• Operate the forklift for stock handling.

Requirements:

• Retail, general store, or rural merchandise experience, ideally supervisory (essential).
• Sound accounts skills, including debtors, creditors, ordering, costing, and pricing (essential).
• Strong customer service and negotiation skills (essential).
• Current Forklift Licence, or the ability to obtain one (essential).
• Postal agency or service-counter experience is advantageous.
• Approved Manager (liquor) qualification is advantageous.

Included:

• House (electricity and water paid)
• Work vehicle
• Work phone

Application Instructions: For confidential enquiries, please call Nick, Andrew, Peter, or Wayne on 13•• ••• 421. Email your resume in Word format to app••@agrecruit.com.au quoting J3748, or apply via www.agrecruit.com.au.

Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.