Salesperson - Ōtaki (Casual)

Farmlands; Ōtaki; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmlands in Ōtaki is seeking a motivated salesperson to support our store on a casual basis. Weekend availability is required.

You'll provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders, advise on sheep and beef, dry stock, and general agricultural products, operate the POS system, help maintain the bulk store, and handle stock ordering/receipting tasks. This role reports to the Business Manager.

Qualifications

• Retail sales or customer service experience.
• Background in farming sector and knowledge of products.
• Good computer skills and ability to use POS and stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders in-store.
• Advise customers on sheep/beef, dry stock and general agricultural products.
• Operate the POS system.
• Maintain the bulk store.
• Complete stock ordering and receipting tasks.

Skills

Retail experience

Farming sector knowledge

Sound computer skills

Driver's license

Tools

POS system

Job description

• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative
• Be part of a growing organisation with a great culture
• Wide range of career opportunities

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We're currently looking for a motivated salesperson to support our Ōtaki store. You will be working on a casual basis, and we require flexibility across the week and you must be available to work weekends.

Reporting to the Business Manager, your key focus will be providing great service to shareholders in our retail store.

You will concentrate on:

• Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders
• Giving advice to customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock, and general agricultural products
• Operating a point of sale (POS) system
• Helping and maintaining the bulk store
• Completing administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock

Mōhou ake| About you

We're looking for someone with a sound background in the farming sector and a broad knowledge of products and services. You will also have proven experience in retail sales or customer service.

• You will have sound computer skills
• You will have a full clean Class 1 driver's license
• You will be physically fit as there will be lifting and manual handling tasks

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

In return you’ll be joining a hardworking, high performing and well-connected team, passionate about their customersand New Zealand agriculture. Aside from our talented team, the meaningful work and our inclusive culture, you'll receive a competitive hourly rate andsick leave from Day 1.

You’ll also receive an exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our partners and purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores.

Mō matou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks include references, Ministry of Justice check, right to work, driver’s licence check, and ACC history. Additional checks may apply for some roles.