Commerical Manager

**If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?**

**_ Smarter farming for a better New Zealand_**_ TM_**

**_ Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa_**

**About the Company**:
Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team, reporting to the Head of Product & Services Development. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, strategising, and driving the sales of both existing and new seed and agchem products and services at Ravensdown. You will formulate and implement long-term strategic plans for these products and services, focusing on maximising return on investment for Ravensdown

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop a strong agchem and seed product strategy to grow Ravensdowns share of the market
- Contribute to the team's achievement of sales, by leading the growth of sales for current and new seed and agchem products and services through effective and efficient planning and management within the category
- Develop and evolve relationships with Cropmark Seeds and AgChem suppliers to develop new products and services to leverage and maximise sales and market share.
- Identify opportunities for new products and services through market research, market intelligence and close contact with the user base.
- Working closely with the Technical Seed/Agchem Manager, Head of New Products and Services and Science team, ensure that new products and services are developed and prepared for market.

**About You**:
**Ideal Skills & Experience**:

- Degree, preferably in Agriculture, Business, Marketing or Sales related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in category management or similar experience.
- Extensive knowledge in seed and agchem products.
- A high level of commercial acumen
- An understanding of the market and customer insights and trends.
- A sound understanding of farming systems, sustainable land management practices and rural issues.

**Benefits**

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes phone, laptop, an array of insurances, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

**Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter.**
- Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug_ _and alcohol_ _test._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 11937
- Posted on
- 23 May 2025
- Closes on
- 15 Jun 2025 21:00
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Agriculture
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time