Mo matou | About us Be part of a great New Zealand story!Te Whenua Taroa - Farmlands was born from people joining together to do things differently.Fast forward from our humble beginnings in 1962 and we are New Zealand's largest farming co-operative with 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 also have a well-established shareholder card network (with over 75,000 shareholders and over 7,000 card partner locations), with operations dealing with feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, and a wide variety of other areas.Mo te whai waahi | About the opportunity One of our retail superstars has taken the opportunity to become a technical field officer, a well-deserved promotion.We are on the hunt for our next Rural Retail Salesperson to join our close knit, high performing team and look after our infrastructure categories.This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week.This is a fast-paced position, where you will bring your established rural knowledge and expertise.If you have experience in rural infrastructure (fencing, water, drainage) this would be an advantage.You will provide exceptional customer service and advice to our shareholders and customers in-store, across a wide range of rural supplies and products, collaborating closely with your colleagues and suppliers to maintain impeccable retail standards in our fantastic purpose build store.You will be working 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week, however, we are a 6 day per week store and do require you to be flexible across our 6-day rostering.Mohou ake | About you You will be somebody with rural experience who values and positively contributes to a wonderful team environment, focused on providing excellence in customer service and product knowledge advice while being 100% committed to building strong relationships with our shareholders, customers and your colleagues.You will also bring: Strong rural knowledge and expertise will be crucial to manage your categories well and offer advice and support to the sector.Experience in rural retail would be an advantage.Highest level of customer service.An interest and knowledge of farming practices and seasonality.An empathy and understanding of the rural sector.Excellent people skills are necessary.Strong computer skills and able to learn new systems will set you up for success (namely our 'Point of Sale and D365 Ops).Physical fitness and be comfortable working on your feet all day and lifting and carrying stock.Clean Full Driver Licence & Forklift licence (preferred, however full training provided).If you genuinely enjoy connecting and working with a wide range of people, with a desire to learn and grow, then this could be your next opportunity.Mo nga painga | About the benefits In return you will be joining a hardworking, high performing and well-connected team, passionate about their customers?and New Zealand agriculture.Aside from our talented team, the meaningful work, and our inclusive culture, you'll also receive a competitive remuneration package.With sick leave from Day 1, flu shots, and our EAP service, your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.You will also receive an exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our partners and purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores.Te Tono | How to apply.Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we will do the rest.We would love to hear from you and know you will most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.
