Are You Eager to Blend Your Marketing Skills with a Passion for Agriculture? Do You Thrive in Creating Meaningful Relationships and Driving Commercial Growth? Competitive Salary Package: $80,000 - $100,000 + Super (Based on Experience) Full-Time Hours with Flexibility: Perfect for a Rural Lifestyle Balancing Work, Family, and Community Permanent Role: Hours: Mon-Fri.
Location: Remote (Work from Home) ABOUT AFIA (AUSTRALIAN FODDER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION) As the peak national body for Australia's fodder industry, AFIA has been at the forefront of shaping the sector since 1996.
With a strong network of passionate members, sponsors, and supporters, it plays a crucial role in driving growth and innovation.
Focused on sharing knowledge, addressing market challenges, and promoting research, AFIA creates a thriving environment for producers and stakeholders.
By connecting the entire supply chain—from agriculture to industry and government—it fosters collaboration and ensures a bright future for Australia's fodder industry.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive Salary: Earn $80,000 - $100,000 + super, depending on experience and qualifications.
Work from Home: Enjoy the freedom of working from the comfort of your own home.
Full-Time with Flexibility: This is a full-time role with flexible hours, perfect for someone with a rural background who needs to balance work, family, and community commitments.
Make a Difference: Support the growth and success of Australia's fodder industry.
Networking Opportunities: Build connections with key industry stakeholders, producers, sponsors, and government bodies.
Varied Responsibilities: From event management to marketing and relationship-building, no two days will be the same.
YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY Are you passionate about agriculture and marketing? This is your chance to lead the engagement efforts for AFIA and make a real impact in the agricultural sector.
As the 'Industry Marketing & Engagement Manager', you will connect with producers across Australia, build strong relationships, and help grow the membership and sponsorship base for your organisation.
The role: Membership and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with members and sponsors, respond to enquiries, and drive membership growth.
Commercial Agreements: Maintain, renegotiate, and develop sponsorship and partnership agreements that align with the organisation's strategic goals.
Hay Market Reporting: Manage the creation and distribution of the weekly Hay Market Report, providing key insights to stakeholders.
Event Management: Coordinate key industry events, including trade shows, delegate registrations, and budget management.
Social Media and Digital Engagement: Leverage social media and digital platforms to engage with members and promote the organisation's services and events.
ABOUT YOU You're a proactive, commercially-savvy professional with a genuine passion for the agricultural sector.
A natural communicator and skilled networker, you thrive on building strong, lasting relationships with members, sponsors, and key industry stakeholders.
With a solid understanding of marketing and engagement strategies, you're eager to tackle the unique challenges facing hay and silage producers across Australia.
Your combination of drive, industry knowledge, and relationship-building skills will make a real difference.
Proven ability to engage with stakeholders, negotiate commercial agreements, and maintain long-term partnerships.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and CRM systems, with excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
Experience in planning and executing industry events, from budgeting to logistics.
Comfort with social media platforms and using digital tools to communicate with members and the wider agricultural community.
Previous experience / ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and deliver results without direct supervision.
HOW TO APPLY This role requires excellent phone communication skills, so to stand out from the crowd, you need to call.
I'm available by phone every day of the week, including weekends from 7.30am to 7.30pm.
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