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Business Manager - Animal Nutrition and CommoditiesLocationThis role can be based in eitherToowoomba, Lismore or Gold Coast, with regular travel across S/E QLD and Northern NSWThe CompanyJoin a thriving national food and agribusiness manufacturer recognised for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on innovation, safety and continuous improvement, this organisation is poised for future growth and offers a dynamic and purpose-led environment where you can genuinely make an impact.Why Youll Want to Join:Lead and shape a key strategic portfolio across animal nutrition, grain, fertiliser and agri-retailSignificant career growth within a values-driven, national organisationAutonomy to drive commercial outcomes and enhance customer offeringsBe part of a collaborative team that genuinely cares about its people and communitiesThe OpportunityThis is a commercially focused leadership role with broad scope and impact. Reporting to the General Manager, youll be responsible for managing a portfolio that includes agri-retail stores, grain mills, and the commodity and animal nutrition trading arms of the business.The role can be based from either Toowoomba or the Gold Coast, with regular travel required to operational sites across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Youll drive strategic and operational performance across all categories, delivering on profitability targets, improving operational efficiency, developing pricing and procurement strategies, and ensuring alignment between internal teams and external stakeholders. Youll also play a key role in enhancing the companys value proposition to farmers and customers, while ensuring reliable supply chains and regulatory compliance.Key Areas of Responsibility:Lead category performance across animal nutrition, feed, grain, fertiliser and crop inputsManage multi-site operational teams and trading staff to deliver production, sourcing and retail excellenceBuild strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to ensure reliable, cost-effective supplyAnalyse customer demand, sales data, and market trends to inform commercial strategyDevelop pricing, promotional and procurement strategies that maximise margin and competitivenessDrive improvements across quality assurance, compliance, and risk managementCollaborate with store managers and frontline teams to execute category plans and customer engagementReport on KPIs and financials, delivering insights that support decision-making and growthWhat Were Looking For:Were seeking a commercially savvy leader who thrives in fast-paced, regional and operational environments. You enjoy balancing strategy with execution, and have experience working across the full spectrum of a rural or agribusiness operation from sourcing and pricing to stakeholder engagement and team leadership.Youll Bring:7+ years experience in a similar leadership role across agribusiness, commodities, animal health or rural retailStrong commercial acumen with a background in budgeting, P&L and driving financial performanceExperience in grain procurement, animal nutrition or agricultural supply chains highly regardedDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across sites and functionsExcellent stakeholder, negotiation and supplier management skillsTertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Commerce or related fields preferredReady to Make an Impact?This is a rare opportunity to join a trusted, long-standing agribusiness and help shape its next chapter. If youre a commercially minded operator who enjoys variety, ownership and making a difference in regional communities, wed love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Kaz -kaz@millerleith.com.au or 0431 755 401 for a confidential conversation.By engaging Miller Leith for recruitment services and/or career support, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Candidate Consent Form. For more information, please contacthello@millerleith.com.au .Privacy Policy:Form:job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr