- Competitive remuneration + benefits
- Make a difference in New Zealand's largest business sector - Agriculture
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a co-operative model
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We’re keen to hear from agri-professionals with resilience and a track record of successful business development in a cold sales environment.
In this new position as a Business Development Manager for the Upper South region you will be primarily responsible for:
- Driving new business acquisition.
- Growing market share and customer relationships and ensuring Farmlands maximises sales, margin and value.
Location: This role can be based anywhere in the upper South Island and a vehicle is provided as a tool of trade.
Mōhou ake | About you
To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have:
- Strong sales skills in an agribusiness environment.
- A proven track record of successful business development in a cold sales environment.
- A significant level of general business and business development experience, gained from within a B2B environment.
- Exceptional relationship management skills.
- Broad and deep understanding of the rural sector.
To succeed you’ll need to be a true hunter/gatherer and completely in your element in a cold sales environment. You’ll love the thrill of the chase, and have the drive, tenacity and sheer determination to achieve sustainable sales growth and increase market share in your area. You'll be someone who can take rejection on the nose, change your tack, and win relationships with dogged perseverance.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
Amongst our benefits you'll be rewarded with:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Leave purchase opportunity and service-related benefits.
- 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.
- Flexible working your way.
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.
Applications close 31 August 2025, however we will be actioning applications as they are received. Don't delay.
Please note: if you have applied previously, there is no need to re-apply.
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.
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.