Mō matou | About us
Be part of a great New Zealand story! Te Whenua Tāroa - Farmlands was born from people joining together to do things differently. Fast forward from our humble beginnings in 1962 and we're New Zealand's largest farming co-operative with an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff!
In addition to our strong core retail business, we also have a well-established shareholder card network (with over 75,000 shareholders and over 7,000 card partner locations), with operations dealing with feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, and a wide variety of other areas.
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We are currently looking for 2 permanent full time salespeople for our Hautapu store. These are retail sales roles but as a 6 day a week store, we require flexibility across the week.
Reporting to the Business Manager in Hautapu, your key focus will be providing great service to shareholders in our retail store.
You will concentrate on:
- Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders
- Giving advice to customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock, and general agricultural products
- Operating a point of sale (POS) system
- Helping and maintaining the bulk store
- Completing administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock
- Restock and display our products
Mōhou ake | About you
We are looking for someone with a sound background in the farming sector and a broad knowledge of products and services. You will also have proven experience in retail sales or customer service.
- You are positive, high energy with a great personality
- You will have a full clean Class 1 driver's license
- You will be physically fit as there will be lifting and manual handling tasks
- You can engage and talk to anyone
- You have proven retail sales or customer service skills and experience
Bonus Points for
- A background in the agricultural sector
- A broad knowledge of agricultural products and services
- Leadership experience
- Equine knowledge and experience
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
In return you'll be joining a hardworking, high performing and well-connected team, passionate about their customers and New Zealand agriculture. Aside from our great team, the meaningful work and our inclusive culture, you'll receive a competitive hourly rate. With sick leave from Day 1, flu shots, and our EAP service, your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.
Te Tono | How to apply
Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.
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CONTACT
- General enquiries: careers@farmlands.co.nz
