Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit.
We love Kiwi dairy farmers and know they're pretty awesome. For generations, they have relied on hard work, ingenuity, and each other to create the kind of goodness that fuels our families, connects our communities and supports our economy.
At Farm Source, the same co-operative spirit that our farmers and their communities share drives our team. We make farming easier so farmers can continue to concentrate on what they do best – producing high-quality New Zealand milk in the most sustainable way. This means growing and supporting the right people – smart people with plenty of 'roll-your-sleeves up' energy to rise to the challenge. Whether you're on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you'll get the mahi done as part of a trusted team – backed by good people, the right products, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise.
About the opportunity | Te whai waahi
Step into a dynamic role with Farm Source and become part of a team of agricultural experts committed to excellence. As the newest member of our Waimate store, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering top-notch farming product advice to our dedicated customers.
In the role of Sales Specialist - Technical, you'll engage in a variety of tasks from merchandising and customer service to deliveries, ensuring that no two days are the same in this fast-paced environment. As the face of Farm Source in the community, you'll be a trusted advisor, driving sales and service excellence to help our store achieve its business goals. You will also be making on-farm deliveries as our primary delivery person, giving you the opportunity to connect with our farmers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with the Store Manager and TSR, supported by the Technical Sales Manager, to maximize sales through proactive planning and targeted campaigns.
2. Conduct on-farm visits to maintain strong visibility and relationships with customers.
3. Keep detailed records of activities and ensure the customer database is always current.
4. Understand the seasonal cycles of farming and their impact on both the farmer's and our business.
5. Enhance your knowledge and skills in our key product categories.
About you | Moe koe
You’ll be a self-motivated, adaptable team member with excellent customer service and communication skills. You’ll have a high level of physical fitness; we are looking for someone who is hands on and able to sustain repetitive manual handling such as lifting our 25kg bags of product on a daily basis.
Sound like you? Other key things we’re on the lookout for include:
1. Prior customer service experience, along with at least 2 years in sales or dairy, and have a strong connection to the agricultural industry.
2. A good level of physical fitness – you’ll have no trouble getting your daily steps in!
3. A full clean driver’s license, must be confident in driving manual.
4. Valid forklift/DA license – or willingness to attain one!
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
That's not a problem. We are committed to growing our internal talent and building a diverse workplace; therefore, we are open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
Applications will close at midnight Friday 8th November 2024!
Sounds good to you? We like to see as many jobs as possible filled by our talented existing team, so if you are interested, please apply now so we can continue to solve for better, together.
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