Business Development Manager
5 days ago
Drive growth in NZ's largest business sector – Agriculture
Champion solar energy with Farmlands Flex
Collaborate in a co-operative model
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We're looking for a resilient and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Auckland/Northland region. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to grow Farmlands' footprint across the region, with a strong focus on solar energy solutions through Farmlands Flex, alongside broader agribusiness offerings.
Reporting to the Head of Key Accounts and Strategic Partnerships, you'll be responsible for:
Driving new business acquisition across agri-solutions, with emphasis on solar energy
Growing market share and deepening customer relationships
Maximising sales, margin and long-term value for Farmlands
Location: This role can be based anywhere in Auckland/Northland and a vehicle is provided as a tool of trade.
Mōhou ake | About you
You'll be a natural hunter with a passion for rural innovation and sustainability. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Proven experience in business development, ideally with exposure to solar energy solutions
Strong B2B sales skills and a track record in cold sales environments
Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities
A broad understanding of the rural sector and its evolving energy needs
Tenacity, adaptability, and the drive to turn challenges into opportunities
Preference will be given to candidates with solar BDM experience, particularly in rural or agricultural contexts.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
Why you'll love working here:
Competitive remuneration + staff discounts
Sick leave from Day 1 + paid birthday leave
Flexible working options
Leave purchase & service-related perks
Additional support for parents
A focus on your development, including LinkedIn Learning and online courses via The Greenhouse
Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer with access to a vast array of discounts through our Card Partners
Te Tono | How to apply
Send us your CV and let's talk. If you're ready to grow your career – and help us grow solar energy and agribusiness across Aotearoa – we'd love to hear from you.
Mō matou | About us
At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we're driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.
With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver's licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.
Team
Sales
Role
Business Development Manager
Locations
Multiple locations
Employment type
Full-time
Job Type
Permanent - full-time
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