Business Development and Product Manager

Muster Limited; Methven; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural machinery distributor in New Zealand seeks a Business Development and Product Manager. The role involves managing sales and product categories, conducting market research, and building relationships with customers and dealers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in agricultural sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and is willing to travel frequently. This is a pivotal role with excellent growth potential and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Excellent base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile

Flexibility on home base

Qualifications

• Strong background in agricultural equipment sales.
• Proven success in dealer support and direct sales.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and dealers.
• Manage and grow sales across dealer and direct channels.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Support branding and go-to-market strategies.
• Regular travel across NZ and occasional overseas travel.

Skills

Agri-machinery sales

Relationship building

Market research

CRM updates

Job description

Overview

Business Development and Product Manager

Are you driven, experienced in Agri-machinery sales, and ready to grow with a business that's serious about success?

Muster are working with Diesel-Tech Machinery, a dynamic, fast growing, privately owned distributor in the agricultural sector to appoint a Business Development and Product Manager.

This is a diverse, senior-level role with a strong mix of sales, product development, and strategic market input.

You'll be the connection between their 6 European manufacturing partners and the NZ market, owning product categories and driving business growth across regions.

The role will suit someone who thrives on variety, can build relationships quickly, and knows how to turn opportunity into results.

We're open to Canterbury or Waikato based candidates depending on product focus and regional demand. Flexibility is key - some products perform best in the North Island, others in the South.

Benefits

• Excellent base salary for a sales role
• Uncapped commission structure
• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile
• Regular national travel and occasional overseas travel
• Flexibility on where your "home base" is

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and dealers
• Manage and grow sales across dealer and direct channels
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis
• Support branding and go-to-market strategies
• Represent multiple international manufacturers
• Assist with product positioning, demos, and promotional activities
• Regular travel across NZ, and overseas travel to manufacturers
• CRM updates

About You

• Strong background in agricultural equipment sales
• Comfortable working across multiple product categories and brands
• Proven success in dealer support and direct sales
• Self-motivated, proactive, and communicative
• Excellent systems skills
• Happy to travel frequently and manage your own schedule

This is a pivotal role in a business poised for major growth. You'll play a leading part in shaping product strategy and building strong commercial relationships across NZ and beyond. The company is ready to invest in the right person to take it forward.

Apply now and include a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Matt at Muster on 021 827 782.