Technical Field Sales - Te Awamutu

Farmlands; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A company vehicle.

Sick leave from Day 1.

Paid birthday leave.

Access to training through The Greenh

Job summary

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa in New Zealand seeks a motivated agribusiness consultant based in Te Awamutu to provide expert farming advice to shareholders and farms, recommending products and services to meet needs.

You will build and maintain relationships, grow market share, and expand the Farmlands brand across the region, leveraging dairy, feed, agronomy and animal health knowledge to deliver results. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local farming environment and its needs.
• Deep understanding of dairy, feed, agronomy and animal health.
• Experience in sales with account management and new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting to farms and recommend products and services.
• Build and maintain relationships with shareholders.
• Grow market share and expand the Farmlands brand in the region.

Skills

Local farming knowledge

Dairy industry expertise

Sales experience

Account development

Job description

Mōhou ake | About you

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to make a real impact in the farming community? We are looking for a motivated individual who brings:

• Strong knowledge of the local farming environment and an understanding of its needs.

• A deep understanding of all things dairy specialising in feed, agronomy and animal health.

• Experience in sales with the ability to manage and grow accounts as well as seek out new opportunities.

• A drive for excellence and delivering exceptional results for both shareholders and Farmlands.

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

Based in Te Awamutu, your role will involve providing expert consulting to farms, leveraging your industry knowledge to recommend products and services which will best meet our shareholders' needs. You will build and maintain relationships with shareholders plus grow market share and expand our brand across the region.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• A company vehicle.

• Sick leave from Day 1.

• Paid birthday leave.

• Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse.

• Staff discounts at 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.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.