Technical Account Manager

IXOM Pty Ltd; Morrinsville; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Technical Account Manager in Morrinsville, NZ. The role involves nurturing relationships, pursuing new business, and providing technical support within the agricultural sector. Successful candidates should possess industry experience and a strong sales track record. The position offers travel autonomy and benefits including wellness programs and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in the Agriculture or Dairy Farming Industry.
• Strong understanding of customer and dairy/agricultural market dynamics.
• Willingness to travel for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer and product SH&E requirements are met.
• Monitor and report on performance against targets.
• Manage regional relationships with current and potential clients.

Skills

Experience in the Agriculture or Dairy Farming Industry

Customer relationship management

Sales target achievement

Technical service and support

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or Dairy

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Account Manager to join our Sales team.

Reporting to our Sales Manager, this technical sales role will allow you to nurture existing relationships and pursue new business opportunities. You will also consistently provide technical know-how to your customers. Customers are based across the north island, therefore there will be a lot of travel and autonomy involved for a self-motivated individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all customer and product related SH&E requirements are met within the defined timeframe and guidelines of the Ixom SH&E policy
• Contribute to the build-up of financial budgets for the FarmGuard business including the allocated territory - own the delivery of results to match or better those budgets
• Monitor and report on actual performance against targets to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Regional relationship management including establishing and maintaining current clients and potential client relationships
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Provide technical service and support to your team and provide technical service to customers when required

Who are we looking for?

• 4-6 years of experience in the Agriculture or Dairy Farming Industry
• A tertiary qualification, particularly in Agriculture or Dairy, will be highly regarded
• Strong understanding of customer and dairy/agricultural market dynamics and requirements
• Willingness to travel (Role will require significant local travel to current and potential clients and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work)
• Demonstrated success in consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets

Benefits at IXOM

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts.

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.