We are seeking a Technical Field Representative (TFR) for the Manawatu region based in Feilding.
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.
About the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Field Representative to support our growing Manawatu business.
This role involves travelling throughout the Manawatu providing technical and sales advice on farm to existing clients and recognising and pursuing new opportunities.
You'll also work alongside the current regional Field team, the local store team, and the wider business by sharing knowledge and offering technical and practical sales support.
To be successful in this role, you must be comfortable with prospecting for new business, chasing leads, and capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Duties and Responsibilities: Prospect for new business within defined region Identify client needs and provide sound and accurate product and farming advice Build farm systems solutions alongside client farming practices Communicate new technologies and technical knowledge to clients Be readily available to clients as a source of technical knowledge and information and complete requests in line with PGG Wrightson's service standards Assist clients, colleagues, and suppliers to answer queries and resolve problems Skills, qualifications and experience: Proven extensive knowledge of the New Zealand rural sector is essential Develop and demonstrable understanding of current arable, sheep, and beef farming practices Confidence and expertise to develop new business Outstanding organisation and team building skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Reasonable fitness as some heavy lifting and physical work is required Full, current and clean New Zealand driver licence We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.
We provide extensive in-house sales and technical training and offer a number of benefits alongside a competitive and comprehensive remuneration package.
Grounded in Experience - from season to season, we've been working alongside farmers for over 170 years.
Get a foot in the door and build your career with PGG Wrightson.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Gillam, Retail Sales Manager on 027 556 6606.
Please note, we are taking a much-deserved holiday so will respond to any applications or queries after 06 January.
Reference #: 26571 Posted on: 19 Dec 2024 Closes on: 13 Jan 2025 12:00 Job level(s): Experienced 1-3 years, Experienced 3-5 years #J-18808-Ljbffr