Trainee Technical Field Representative- Southland

PGG Wrightson; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PGG Wrightson in Southland invites applications for a Trainee Technical Field Representative. Based across Invercargill, Winton and Wyndham, the role combines time on farm and in-store learning as part of our 18-month academy.

You'll gain sales, technical knowledge and client management skills under the guidance of experienced TFRs. This entry-level program is ideal for someone passionate about NZ agriculture, with practical farming experience and a clean NZ drivers licence.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in NZ agriculture or horticulture industries.
• Ability to relate to NZ growers and build client relationships.
• Practical horticultural/farming experience preferred.
• Full, current and clean NZ driver licence.
• Willingness to learn across sales, technical knowledge and systems.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between on-farm and office work as part of training.
• Build your client portfolio and maintain excellent customer service.
• Learn quoting, contracts, systems and processes supporting operations.
• Develop professional relationships with external organisations.
• Participate in the 18-month academy.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Agriculture knowledge

Outdoor work

NZ driver licence

Education

Tertiary qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Trainee Technical Field Representative- Southland

Trainee Technical Field Representative – Lower Southland

We are seeking a Trainee Technical Field Representative (TFR) to work across our Invercargill, Winton & Wyndham teams.

PGG Wrightson is one of New Zealand's leading providers of products and services to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise.

Under the guidance and support of our experienced TFR's and Store Manager, you'll learn about our complex business through a programme of training designed to provide a broad 'generalist' understanding and ability. You'll learn everything from sales and technical knowledge through to client management and systems.

Based out of the Invercargill, Winton and Wyndham PGG Wrightson stores, you’ll learn from experienced mentors across the Southland region.

What does a day in the life of a Trainee TFR look like?

"I say to people it's the best job in the world, if you like being outdoors and working on farm it's the job for you! Not only are you learning under the some of the best Reps in the country, but you are also continually supported by a massive network of people within PGW right from the storeman all the way to the CEO." Ben Chambers, Former TraineeTFR

You’ll learn about:

• Our clients, and how to manage a client base while maintaining excellent customer service
• Quoting, contracts, systems and processes that support our commercial operations
• Specialist areas of agriculture, including agronomy and various crop sectors
• Professional relationships with other external organisations
• Compliance and legislation that plays a key role in the industry
• The wider PGG Wrightson business, including our Livestock, Wool, Corporate, and Real Estate Business Units.

About the role:

• Introduction to all facets of PGG Wrightson's successful Retail Business
• Full-time permanent role supported by a comprehensive training programme and our 18-month academy
• Split across time on farm and in office
• Opportunity to build relationships and your own portfolio

Why should you apply for our Trainee TFR role?

"As a Trainee - the continuous support and training from mentors and fellow reps really help set me up to becoming a TFR at PGG Wrightson" Mitch Carter, Former Trainee TFR

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Enthusiasm and passion for the NZ agriculture or horticulture industries
• A passion for the area and our clients
• Ability to relate to New Zealand growers and build solid relationships with a range of clients
• Practical horticultural/farming experience is strongly preferred
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous, but not essential
• A full, current and clean NZ driver licence.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advertisement may close early.