At Ridley, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. For over 30 years, Ridley has been a cornerstone of Australian agriculture, committed to delivering high-quality products while cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation
What’s on offer?
We are currently offering a fantastic and rare opportunity for an Equine Specialist Racing to join our team. Reporting to the Equine Sales Lead, the purpose of this role is to effectively manage the growth of Ridley’s revenue, profit and market share within the Equine racing Channel for the NSW & QLD market predominately within the racing sector but also some Breeding/Stud B2B space as well.
In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, an opportunity to grow and develop, great culture, an opportunity to travel to manufacturing sites and customer as required with excellent benefits as the round out. Don’t miss this chance to join a highly recognised and successful business which remains focused on growing within this exciting Racing space with a commitment to partnering with the best people to untap further potential.
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 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Develop and meet annual budgets
• Develop and implement profitable growth strategies
• Foster and encourage closer relationships with key personnel across customers and industry
• Reviewing of claims and outstanding payments from racing customers or wholesalers
• Manage investments within specified budget for the region and in particular Racing
• Maintaining customer pricing and contracts
• Develop appropriate customer contact plans to actively build engagement to develop new business within the market and racing sector
• Formulation of strategies to differentiate Barastoc/KER and negate/combat competitive activity
• Engagement with the field operations team where needed to inform/advise on customer status knowledge, racing industry updates and activities.

THE KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within the Equine Racing industry channel selling feed and dealing with trainers, owners and feed managers
• Experience in commercial acumen combined with technical aptitude
• Proven track record of business management, networking, sales & customer management within the Equine space again with racing industry experience desirable.
• Sound working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
• Current Motor vehicle licence
• Ability to prepare and make presentations at senior level internally and externally
• Polished professional demeanour.
• Confident/fast thinking
• Ability to strategically analyse and problem solve
• Organised, process focus for service delivery.
• Exposure and experience in the breeding/Stud space (desirable).
  Apply now
  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.
  Open to applicants with Australian unrestricted work rights. Ridley is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  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.
  We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer