Technical Sales Specialist 1

Ballance Agri-Nutrients; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Free medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is looking for a Nutrient Specialist to support farmers in Central Canterbury. You will develop and drive nutrient strategies grounded in science, build trusted relationships, and help growers make sustainable decisions.

From understanding farmer needs to delivering growth opportunities, you will work with our team to provide a 5-star customer experience and contribute to New Zealand’s sustainable farming future. Applications close soon.

Responsibilities

• Know your customers and understand what matters to them.
• Prioritise growth opportunities for the portfolio.
• Develop, implement and drive nutrient strategies.
• Deliver a 5-star customer experience to customers.

Job description

NUTRIENT SPECIALIST - CENTRAL CANTERBURY

• Drive industry-leading initiatives and assist farmers to make sustainable strategic decisions to create best soil and food on earth!
• We are passionate about sustainable soil and future-ready farming. We don't just work on the next big thing, we define it!
• Competitive remuneration package including company car and mobile phone

WHY BALLANCE?

We're changing the face of the industry and you could be too. Supported by a high performing team, there will be nothing holding you back. We also offer:

• A company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma Insurance
• Access to free confidential support services including EAP
• Grow your career with us as learning and development is at the forefront of how we operate - we love to see our people grow!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our Nutrient Specialists challenge the status quo, sparking strategic decisions through innovative value propositions. They shape outcomes based on the latest science, understanding the unique role that our farmers hold as the backbone of New Zealand.

As a Nutrient Specialist you will:

• Know your customers. Understand what makes them tick, what's important, and how we can help them win!
• Prioritise and have a passion for growth opportunities
• Develop, implement and drive nutrient strategies and
• Deliver a 5-star customer experience to your customers

ABOUT YOU:

You’ll be a people person who appreciates the value of relationships based on trust and respect. You’ll get a kick out of seeing increased levels of production and profit, and your farmers will love you for it!

You also:

• Understand how important it is to represent the brand by giving our customers an experience they remember
• Are confident in your data analysis, computer and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to connect with and understand farmers
• Determination to help Ballance and our customers achieve their goals.
• Driven to get new business and grow the Central Canterbury portfolio.

ABOUT US:

We love New Zealand and we care about our growth, our land and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.

Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves, and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.

Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference.

Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us – “Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming”.

Applications close: 4 November 2025