Business Development Executive (Coastal Taranaki)

Halter; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth fund of $1,000

Inclusive workplace culture

Opportunities for autonomy and learning

Job summary

Halter is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive in Taranaki to drive growth by executing sales strategies and fostering customer relationships. You will act as Halter’s representative, working closely with teams to understand client needs and support sustainable farming.

The ideal candidate has a strong sales background in agriculture, a goal-oriented attitude, and the ability to travel within the region. Join Halter for an opportunity to significantly impact farmers' success.

Qualifications

• Experience in farm systems or agriculture.
• Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on‑farm sales meetings to understand client needs.
• Generate and nurture a pipeline of quality farms.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager on revenue forecasting.
• Contribute to sales process optimisation.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Agricultural knowledge

Adaptability

Goal-oriented mindset

Job description

About The Role

An experienced Business Development Executive will drive growth and ensure customer success across a designated territory, acting as Halter’s on‑ground representative. The role involves executing sales strategies, building customer relationships, and meeting ambitious growth targets, while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to provide field insights and support Halter’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on‑farm sales meetings to understand client needs and communicate Halter’s solutions.
• Generate and nurture a pipeline of quality farms, managing leads through screening, qualification, and closing.
• Build and leverage industry relationships to strengthen Halter’s brand presence.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager on monthly and quarterly revenue forecasting.
• Contribute to sales process optimisation, working with the team to increase efficiency and predictability.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications & Criteria

• A deep passion for helping farmers succeed and experience in farm systems or agriculture.
• Proven hunter mentality: driven to exceed sales goals and manage the full end‑to‑end sales cycle.
• Strong attitude, team‑player mindset, and the ability to consistently overcome challenges.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly autonomous environment.
• Goal‑oriented with a hunger for personal growth and rapid evolution alongside a world‑class sales team.
• Physical ability to travel around the Taranaki region as required.

Benefits & Culture

• Work that genuinely matters, improving farmer livelihoods and sustainability.
• A culture of talented people solving hard problems and supporting one another.
• Opportunities for autonomy, mastery, and continuous learning, including a $1,000 personal growth fund.
• A challenging yet rewarding environment that moves fast and embraces bold bets.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with an endorsement of under‑represented groups.