Agricultural Business Development Specialist

2 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Pgg Wrightson Full time

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Field Representative to support our growing Manawatu business in the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of New Zealand's rural industry, including arable, sheep, and beef farming practices.

About the Role:
  • Travel throughout the Manawatu region providing technical and sales advice to existing clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Work closely with the regional Field team, local store team, and wider business to share knowledge and provide technical and practical sales support.

To succeed in this role, you must be comfortable prospecting for new business, chasing leads, and building strong client relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Prospect for new business within defined regions and identify client needs through sound and accurate product and farming advice.
  2. Build farm systems solutions alongside client farming practices and communicate new technologies and technical knowledge to clients.
  3. Be readily available to clients as a source of technical knowledge and information and complete requests in line with PGG Wrightson's service standards.
  4. Assist clients, colleagues, and suppliers to answer queries and resolve problems through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing new business and possessing outstanding organisation and team-building skills. A reasonable level of fitness is also required due to some heavy lifting and physical work involved.

PGG Wrightson offers extensive in-house sales and technical training, a comprehensive remuneration package, and opportunities for career development and growth in the company.



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