Assistant Store Manager

PGG Wrightson; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail buying privileges

Job summary

PGG Wrightson in Oamaru is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help run the Oamaru Rural Supplies store, delivering expert technical sales advice and great customer service to local agricultural clients.

This full-time role includes rostered Saturday mornings and a focus on growing sales, inventory control, and store leadership, with extensive in-house training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to both staff and clients.
• Proven sales ability and supervisory experience with knowledge of the local rural sector.
• Developed and demonstrable understanding of current dairy, arable, sheep and beef farming practices.
• Proven computer administration, retail operations, and inventory management skills.
• Outstanding organisation and team building skills.
• Enjoy working in a competitive environment and growing market share.
• We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through superior technical advice and in-store service.
• Ensure service expectations are exceeded and any client queries or concerns are addressed as soon as possible.
• Assist the Store Manager with administration tasks as directed.
• Autonomously manage the Store, acting as the first point of contact for clients and employees in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Supervisory experience

Farming knowledge

Computer administration

Inventory management

Organization

Team building

Leadership

Tools

Retail software

Job description

Looking for the next step in your career? A new and exciting opportunity has just opened up and we are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Oamaru Rural Supplies Team.

This would suit someone who is looking for extra responsibility and the next challenge in their career. You should be an enthusiastic and energetic person who is committed to great customer service, and have a keen interest in the agricultural sector.

PGG Wrightson is one of New Zealand's leading nationwide providers of products and services to the rural sector. We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise. This role is full time, Monday to Friday, and will require working on rostered Saturday mornings and is based in the Oamaru Rural Supplies store.

About the role:

This is an great opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to help with the efficient and profitable operation of our Oamaru store, in line with company strategy and values. With a commitment to meeting client needs, our focus is on providing expert technical sales advice and service to a range of agricultural clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth through superior technical advice and in-store service.
• Ensure service expectations are exceeded and any client queries or concerns are addressed as soon as possible.
• Assist the Store Manager with administration tasks as directed.
• Autonomously manage the Store, acting as the first point of contact for clients and employees in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to both staff and clients.
• Proven sales ability and supervisory experience with knowledge of the local rural sector.
• Developed and demonstrable understanding of current dairy, arable, sheep and beef farming practices.
• Proven computer administration, retail operations, and inventory management skills.
• Outstanding organisation and team building skills.
• Enjoy working in a competitive environment and growing market share.
• We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.

We provide extensive in house sales and technical training and offer a number of benefits including retail buying privileges. Get a foot in the door and build your career with PGG Wrightson.

• Reference #: 33939
• Posted on: 21 Aug 2026
• Closes on: 11 Sep 2026 23:55
• Location(s): Oamaru
• Expertise: Administration, Call Centre & Customer Services, Retail, Sales
• Job level(s): Experienced 3-5 years , Experienced 5 years+ , Management