Agri Manager - Canterbury

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC); Rolleston; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Company car

Extra leave days

Flexible working options

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is seeking an Agri Manager in Canterbury to be the vital link between our herd improvement solutions and farmers across the region. You will champion customer relationships, drive sales, and bring the voice of the customer into everything we do.

You will help farmers optimise livestock, grow sustainable businesses, and shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand, using data to inform visits and decisions, while thriving in a supportive, team-driven

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and colleagues.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth.
• Ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and visits.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Maximise relationships with existing Canterbury customers and develop new ones.
• Implement LIC solutions and achieve sales targets in your area.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Undertake educational and promotional activities with farmers.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales skills

Data analysis

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Tertiary qualification in dairy/agriculture or related field

Job description

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative thats been supporting herd improvement in New Zealands dairy sector for more than 115 years. Were focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, were here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About The Role

As an Agri Manager at LIC, you1 be the vital link between our innovative herd improvement solutions and the farmers who rely on them. You1 champion customer relationships, drive sales performance, and bring the voice of the customer into everything we do. This role is about making a real impacthelping farmers optimise their livestock, grow sustainable businesses, and shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.

Key Focus Areas Include

• Maximising relationships with existing customers and actively building relationships with new customers across the Canterbury region.
• Successful implementation of LIC solutions and the achievement of sales targets in your area.
• Identifying new business opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Undertaking educational and promotional initiatives with farmers.

About You

Making connections and building relationships will come easily to you, and you\'ll genuinely enjoy customer interactions. Having a background in dairy would be advantageous, but most importantly, you\'ll understand and empathise with the unique challenges our farmers face, and build trust and credibility with them.

You\'ll be able to use data and insights to make effective decisions and you\'ll use this information to come well-prepared to your customer visits.

You\'ll Also Demonstrate

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and proactively manage your day.
• Be results-focused with a track record of achieving great sales results.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, internally and externally.
• Great problem-solving skills and ability to match solutions to customers.
• Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• A tertiary qualification in this field is advantageous.

In Return

In addition to a competitive salary, plus incentive bonus and company car, you\'ll receive extra leave days, flexible working options and discounted health, life, income and disability insurances. You\'ll also get all the tools to make you successful, including phone, laptop and ipad.

You\'ll have the support of an office-based support person, who will provide the ad-hoc support you need, with things like admin, data, campaign work, etc. The team you are joining are a great bunch, who will make you feel very welcome and well-supported.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation driving the future of dairy in NZ.