Do you have a strong working knowledge around kiwifruit and avocado? Share your valuable technical advice in the Gisbornearea as our Technical Advisor.Kiwi-owned brand - join Aotearoa's largest farming co-operativeStrong working knowledge around kiwifruit and avocadoCompetitive remuneration packageMo matou | About usAt Farmlands - Te Whenua Taroa, our vision is to be the 'go-to for everyone connected to our land'. We're always backing Kiwi's - rain or shine, year in, year out. We work as one - we help each other, we win together. We're rural people supporting our rural communities looking after our land and our people.From our humble beginnings in 1962, we've become New Zealand's largest farming co-operative. With an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion and a team of over 1200, you'll find us in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. With a strong core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network (75,000+ shareholders and 7,000+ card partner locations), with operations dealing in areas from feed production, nutrition and agronomy, to ecommerce, fuel, and distribution.We came from a generation of greatness with people joining together to do things differently. It gives us the solid foundation to move on, focus on the future and use our creativity and ingenuity to build Farmlands for the next generation with our minds open.Mo te whai waahi | About the opportunityOur team of Technical Advisors are a vital service to our shareholders. As a "growing-guru", you not only need to know the Farmlands business inside and out, you also need to know about the shareholders you deal with every day.The role has a strong focus on account management and maintaining relationships with shareholders from many backgrounds. You will be the face of Farmlands to many shareholders that spend their time on the farm - so we need someone who believes in what we do and the service we have been providing for more than 60 years.Mohou ake | About you Ideally you'll befamiliar with the horticultural environment, have relevant and broad industry experience and be confident providing technical advice - you could make the difference to someone's very livelihood.A strong focus on sales and relationship building, excellentcommunication skills and impeccable time management are critical to your success in this role.What you bring to the business:Proven sales managementYou'll bring a depth & breadth of Horticulture experience, so we know that our clients are in good handsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to establish and build effective working relationshipsRelevant tertiary qualification in business, horticulture or similar discipline, or equivalent work experience would be an advantageMo nga painga | About the benefitsIn return you'll be joining a hardworking and high-performing team, passionate about their customersand New Zealand horticulture and agriculture. Aside from our talented team, the meaningful work and our inclusive culture, you'll receive:A competitive remuneration package, with the added benefit of health, life and income protection insurancesSick leave from Day 1, annual flu shots, and our EAP serviceExclusive Farmlands Card offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card PartnersDiscounted purchasing within our Farmlands retail storesA vehicle as part of the packageTe Tono | #J-18808-Ljbffr
