Retail Salesperson (Fixed Term) - #310336

• Competitive remuneration + benefits
• Flexible working conditions + free parking
• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for our next Rural Retail Sales Expert to join our close knit high performing team. Initially this is a fixed term position for 6 months, however it may extend to full time thereafter.

This is a fast-paced position, where you will bring your established rural knowledge and expertise to the position, if you have experience in drainage, water and rural infrastructure this would be an advantage. You will provide exceptional customer service and advice to our shareholders and customers in-store, across a wide range of rural supplies & products, collaborating closely with your colleagues to maintain impeccable retail standards in our fantastic purpose build store.

You will be working 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week, however, we are a 6 day per week store and do require you to be flexible across our 6-day rostering.

Mōhou ake | About you

You will be somebody with rural experience who values, and positively contributes to a wonderful 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:

• Strong rural knowledge and expertise will be crucial.

• Highest level of customer service.

• An interest and knowledge of farming practices and seasonality.

• An empathy and understanding of the rural sector.

• Excellent people skills are necessary.

• Strong computer skills and able to learn new systems will set you up for success.

(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

You'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Sick leave from Day 1
  
• Paid birthday leave
• Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
• Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
• Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave

Te Tono | How to apply

Fire through your CV 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 Te Whenua Tāroa.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Mō matou | About us

At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our purpose is to be the No. 1 buying group for New Zealand farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.

As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have 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 have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, to name a few.

Joining our team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value ‘Minds Open’, ‘Be-ing You’, and ‘See-ing it Through’.