Established national co-operative that's fast forward
High-performing, warm and inclusive team
Leading co-operative - over 80 retail stores nationwide
Mo te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We currently looking for a Business Manager in our Matamata store. With a good spread of Rural Farming /Agriculture in the area, the store covers dairy, sheep/beef, and lifestyle.
Reporting to our Regional Retail Sales Manager, you will be leading an experienced and motivated team. Consulting with our sales team, you will be involved each day with:
Leading, coaching, and motivating your team to sales success
Collaborating with the team and being a "hands-on" leader to help them achieve results
Delivering on agreed objectives and KPIs
Managing budgets, P&L, and financials
Taking responsibility for achieving personal and team-based results
Seeking continuous improvement
Mohou ake | About you
You will have a proven track record of leading and managing successful teams, ideally in the retail environment. You will be highly organised with a strong focus on sales processes. You will also have:
The ability to build solid client relationships and encourage repeat business
Sound knowledge of the dairy sector and rural products and services in general
Strong commercial business acumen and knowledge of financial ledgers
Solid computer skills and enjoy working with up-to-date technology
A willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and help when necessary
Mo nga painga | About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
Competitive remuneration package
Sick leave from Day 1
Paid birthday leave
Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse
Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave
Te Tono | How to apply
Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Mo matou | About us
At Farmlands - Te Whenua Taroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.
As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our strong core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, to name a few.
Joining our team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value 'Minds Open', 'Be-ing You', and 'See-ing it Through'.
Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver's licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.
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