Your new company
Shearwell Data Australia is a leading provider of livestock identification, traceability, and farm management solutions, supplying Australian-made electronic identification (eID) and visual tagging systems for sheep, goats, and cattle. Operating from Bendigo, Victoria since 2012, the company combines innovative RFID technology, animal management software, tag readers, and livestock handling equipment to help producers improve productivity, meet NLIS compliance requirements, and make more informed management decisions. As part of the global Shearwell Data group, founded in the UK in 1992, Shearwell has built a strong reputation for product reliability, fast local service, and practical solutions designed specifically for the needs of livestock farmers across Australia. With a strong presence in the sheep sector and exciting growth plans in cattle identification, Shearwell is helping Australian producers improve productivity, meet compliance requirements and make better commercial decisions through world-class technology and practical on-farm solutions. Shearwell is deeply rooted in the farming community and as a farmer-owned business, they understand the unique challenges faced by agricultural professionals.
Your new role
Reporting to the Global Sales Manager and leading a nationally dispersed sales team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, developing people, strengthening customer relationships and identifying new market opportunities.
This is a genuine leadership role where you will influence both strategic direction and commercial outcomes.
You will be responsible for:
Developing and executing national sales and commercial strategies aligned to business objectives and growth targets.
Driving revenue growth, market share expansion and new business development initiatives.
Leading, coaching and developing a geographically dispersed sales team across Australia.
Building strong relationships with customers, distributors, industry stakeholders and farming communities.
Partnering with global leadership to develop pricing strategies, commercial targets and profitable growth initiatives.
Analysing sales performance, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
Acting as a key ambassador for the Shearwell brand across industry events, conferences and customer engagements.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven success in a senior sales leadership, commercial leadership or National Sales Manager role.
A strong track record of growing revenue, increasing market share and delivering commercial outcomes.
Experience developing and executing successful commercial strategies.
The ability to lead and motivate teams with varying levels of experience across multiple states.
Strong commercial acumen across forecasting, pricing, sales analytics and profitability management.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
Experience within agribusiness, agricultural technology, animal health, livestock, rural products or a related sector will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications, skill and experience.
Company vehicle or car allowance, and opportunities for domestic and international travel.
Flexible and remote working options, either from their Bendigo HQ or from a home office
The opportunity to work for a global company with cutting edge technology in a growing sector
Join a growing international business with a strong reputation in livestock technology.
- Play a key role in the expansion of Shearwell's rapidly growing cattle portfolio
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Gerard Murphy on 0421 993 289 or gerard.murphy@hays.com.au .
Hays is the retained recruitment partner of Shearwell Data. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Hays for review.
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