Job Title Area Manager Job Description What makes Rabobank different from other banks? We have members rather than shareholders. Instead of paying dividend, we invest part of our profit back into society. This is called “cooperative dividend” and is used to support local, national, and international projects that would not otherwise be possible. At Rabobank our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. About the role We are looking for an Area Manager to manage both the Perth and Merredin branch. You will be responsible for leading the branch/s, made up of Rural Managers and support staff (Rural Officers and Analysts) to achieve business performance and customer satisfaction through effective and appropriate delivery of products and services. You will achieve this by: Having a sound understanding of the competitive environment in the market. Proactively engaging with clients, prospects, and other relevant stakeholders. Meeting the strategic objectives of not only the Branch but also the Region and Country Banking Australia. Foster an environment of continuous improvement. Engaging with our external clients and translating their story into tangible business and strategic insights. Lead, mentor and coach the members of the branch and foster the culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a unique business culture and help local farmers maintain and grow their business whilst they set themselves up for future succession. What we are looking for Strong experience as an Account Manager or similar. Knowledge of the Food and Agribusiness industry. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and management skills. Demonstrated success sales and marketing skills. Good organisational and communication skills. Solid credit analysis and financial acumen. What we're proud to offer you: A competitive remuneration package, including a fully maintained vehicle, will be offered for the successful candidate. Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development. Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave) Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave. Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance. Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners. Our Values Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” and “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you. Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role. You must hold valid work rights to be considered for this role.