Agribusiness Relationship Assistant Perth Wa

About us

Rural Bank is proudly part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank group, offering bespoke banking services to Australian farmers. As a specialist rural lender we assist farmers to obtain appropriate finance to grow their farming business.

We currently have a permanent opportunity in Perth for an Agribusiness Relationship Assistant (ARA) to join the large WA Sales Agribusiness team. In this key support role you will directly assist our Agribusiness Relationship Managers to deliver sales and revenue growth for the Northern & Central Wheatbelt region.

This is a dynamic role where you will immerse yourself in the Australian agricultural industry, engaging collaboratively with a broad network of stakeholders developing deep industry connections. You can combine your outstanding relationship building skills with your love of providing bespoke banking solutions for our rural customers. Some prior experience in the agribusiness industry, or a genuine interest and passion for this field would be ideal, the rest we can train you up in on the job.

Join a large collaborative team that are supportive, enthusiastic, and have significant agribusiness expertise and knowledge to share. This role will be predominately based in our Perth office for days that you are working in the office and other days you will be out on the road visiting our customers on their farms.

About the role

• As the Agribusiness Relationship Assistant you will

Provide support to Agribusiness Relationship Managers regarding the preparation of credit proposals, file administration and maintenance

Consistently deliver on Rural Bank's promise to customers by meeting their needs and responding to all enquiries

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, and identify opportunities for deepening customer relationships and referring business opportunities

Draw on financial and agricultural knowledge to support Agribusiness Relationship Managers to better service customers

Assist in the organisation of functions and events that build profile and brand presence in the local community as required

Contribute to achievements of KPI's as set down by your Manager

Previous experience working in an administrative / customer service role

Demonstrated capabilities in delivering fantastic customer service

A positive team orientated collaborative attitude and approach

Great communication skills - both written and verbal

Strong interpersonal capabilities to build successful relationships and rapport

Demonstrated ability to understand the dynamics of stakeholders and customers' needs to provide suitable solutions

Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, be highly organised with strong attention to detail

Competency across the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Prior experience in financial services or banking, and / or in the agricultural industry will be highly regarded

If you're excited to be part of an organisation with a rich history and a bright future - then this could be the role for you!