Key Accounts - National Account Executive

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What's on offer?

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Account Executive to manage a portfolio of smaller rural and retail accounts. This role is pivotal in driving customer satisfaction, fostering strong relationships, and identifying growth opportunities in partnership with our sales and marketing teams. You’ll also play a key role in supporting our sales leads with essential back-office tasks, ensuring smooth operations and enabling team success. You will be passionate about what you do, a team player with individual drive and someone looking to find their feet in this role to enable longer term career growth in the business.

At Ridley, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, supported by our strong values and strategic focus.

Key Accountabilities:

Delivery of channel and personal financial KPI’s

Investigate and reconcile credits and claims.

Monthly reconciliation with AR

Account management and sales support through quarterly reviews and monthly channel promotional activity

Develop and lead trade marketing briefs with marketing team

Management of account portfolio

Key Skills and Attributes:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in administration account support role or demonstrated account management role

Proficient in data analysis

Previous participant of key FMCG/Ag graduate programme (desirable)

Team orientated & possess a ‘can do’, able to prioritise and manage all stakeholders

Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities delivering with excellent attention to detail

Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of business cost and customer order fulfilment.

Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work well in a team environment

Good communication and presentation skills; Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with an ability to communicate with all stakeholder levels

IT Savvy with strong PP, excel and power BI skills

To apply please visit https://www.ridley.com.au/careers/ and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are an ideal fit for this role.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.