Trainee Livestock Representative - Otago

PGG Wrightson; Dunedin; Presencial; NZD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PGG Wrightson in Dunedin, Otago, invites applications for a Trainee Livestock Representative. This full-time traineeship introduces you to all facets of our Livestock business, from sales and technical knowledge to client management and systems.

You will work under experienced agents and managers, with a structured programme of modules and assessments designed to provide a broad generalist understanding. A passion for NZ Agriculture and strong communication help you succeed.

Formación

• Enthusiasm and a passion for NZ agriculture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confident computer and technical skills.
• Passion for sales, good stockmanship and a willingness to learn.
• Able to grasp new concepts quickly and be physically fit.
• Basic understanding of the agricultural industry.

Responsabilidades

• Entry-level exposure to all facets of the Livestock business.
• Learn about sales, contracts, systems and online trading platforms.

Descripción del empleo

Trainee Livestock Representative - Otago

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Livestock Representative to join our successful Otago Livestock Team, predominately based out of Dunedin. This is a fantastic entry level opportunity to begin your long and successful career in the agricultural sector.

About the role:

This Traineeship is a great foundation to begin your career. This full-time role will introduce you to all the facets of PGG Wrightson's successful Livestock business. Under the guidance of our experienced Livestock agents and managers across the country and through a structured programme of modules and assessments that are designed to provide you with a broad 'generalist' understanding and ability; you will be exposed to everything - from sales and technical knowledge, through to client management and systems.

You will learn about:

• What makes a successful Livestock Representative or 'Agent'
• Qualitative and quantitative technical assessments of livestock
• Quoting, contracts, systems, online trading platform (bidr) and processes that support our commercial operations
• Other specialist Livestock areas such as Deer/Velvet, Genetics, Standardbred and Wool
• End to end systems of Livestock supply chain
• Compliance and legislation that plays a key role in the industry

We are looking for candidates with:

• Enthusiasm and a passion for the NZ Agriculture industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Confident computer and technical skills
• A passion for sales, good stockmanship and a willingness to learn at every opportunity
• The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and be physically fit
• A basic understanding of the agricultural industry, and current challenges - some practical farming experience would be advantageous, but not essential
• Hold a full, current and clean New Zealand driver licence.