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
Due to an internal transfer we are looking for our next Rural Retail Sales Champion to join our close knit high performing team.
This is a fast-paced role, where you'll bring your well-honed rural knowledge and expertise to the position. You'll provide exceptional retail customer service to our shareholders and customers in-store, across a wide range of rural supplies & products, working closely with your colleagues to maintain impeccable retail standards in our fantastic purpose build store.
This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week.
Mōhou ake | About you
You'll be somebody with experience who values, and positively contributes to a great team environment, focused on providing excellence in customer service and 100% committed to building strong relationships with our shareholders, customers and your colleagues.
You will also bring:
- Rural retail customer services experience.
- An interest and knowledge of farming infrastructure.
- An empathy and understanding of the rural sector.
- Strong rural knowledge and expertise will be crucial.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are a must.
- Sound computer skills able to learn new systems with confidence
(namely our 'Point of Sale and D365 Ops)
- Physical fitness and be comfortable working on your feet all day and lifting and carrying stock
- Clean Full Driver Licence & Forklift licence (preferred, however full training provided)
If you genuinely enjoy connecting and working with a wide range of people, with a desire to learn and grow, then this could be your next opportunity.
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 remuneration package, with the added benefit of health, life and income protection insurance. With sick leave from Day 1, flu shots, and our EAP service, your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.
You'll also receive an exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our partners and purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores.
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
