Partnerships Acquisition Specialist
6 days ago
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
In this brand-new position, you will play a key role in growing our card partner network. You'll focus on acquiring sustainable partnerships across four exciting portfolios, ensuring our shareholders gain access to valuable benefits while delivering strong commercial outcomes for the co-operative. This role is all about creating win-win relationships, driving engagement and supporting the success of our partnership programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute partnership acquisition plans in collaboration with partners and senior team members.
Actively source and onboard new card partners, ensuring campaigns are well-planned and executed.
Provide regular reporting on new partnership status, launch campaign opportunities, business trends and potential risks.
This is an eight-month fixed-term role.
Mōhou ake | About you
You are a senior salesperson from a B2B environment with significant business development experience.
As an effective communicator and presenter, you will be comfortable presenting at a senior management level.
Commercially savvy, with experience in negotiation, analysing details and designing sales strategies.
Capable of working independently.
Exposure to a card or loyalty business environment and/or knowledge of the rural sector would be advantageous.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
Flexible working options and free onsite parking.
Great perks from day one – Competitive salary, sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave, leave purchase opportunity.
Support for your whānau – additional parental leave.
Grow with us – Access to our learning platform The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning with ongoing development opportunities.
Everyday extras – Staff discounts at Farmlands stores and exclusive shareholder offer and many more
A pet-friendly office environment, vibrant local café scene, and strong team culture.
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.
Te Tono | How to apply
Apply now. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait
Applicants must have the legal right 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.
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