Full time
We are looking for a driven, customer-focused agri-professional for a permanent Agri Manager role based in Taupo.
Our Agri Managers are trained and trusted advisors helping farmers get the most from their soil, pasture, crops, and animals while assisting them to transition towards environmentally sustainable practices. They also help to reduce environmental impacts and optimize value from the land through the provision of nutrient advice, services, and products.
As a key link to our farmers, you'll play an important part in the success of their business; serving up the products, support, and innovative solutions our farmers have come to rely on us for. This means the bulk of your time will be spent on farm, identifying farmers' needs, selling tailored solutions, and strengthening relationships based on trust, credibility, and mutual respect.
Key Responsibilities: Plan and implement a program for visiting current and prospective customers, assessing and understanding their requirements, and advising them on the most appropriate products and services, thus achieving sales targets.
Utilize the available technology to give maximum benefit to Ravensdown shareholders in terms of profitability and environmental leadership.
Create a plan to reduce their environmental impacts and optimize value from the land.
Ensure that end users' needs and expectations are met through the continuous development of abilities and knowledge.
About You: While helping farmers increase their profitability is a key focus of this role, you're set for some impressive growth of your own. This role offers a great opportunity to leverage your agronomic qualification and/or your existing industry experience, along with your knowledge of soil fertility and farming systems. The social, down-to-earth camaraderie that comes with this job will be right up your alley.
Ideal Skills & Experience: Sound knowledge of farm systems
Previous experience in a related Agri business role
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships
Understanding of the changing landscape of New Zealand environmental policy and its implications for farmers
Tech-savvy with knowledge of agricultural technology systems
Ideally a Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related qualification
To apply, click 'Apply' to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications will be processed as they are received.
Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
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