Technical Field Representative

Are you looking for a sales challenge and ready to share your knowledge?

A rare and exciting career opportunityfor an experienced Technical Field Representative has arisen to join our sales team in Invercargill and the Southland region.

PGG Wrightson is one of New Zealand's leading providers of products and services to the agricultural and horticultural sectors.

We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise.

About the role :

Based in the Invercargill and Southland area, you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and strong successful farming area with a proud client base.

You will provide trusted technical, and sales advise on farm, to existing and new clients.

Operatingout of our Invercargill Store you will work with a high performing team to support you.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Utilise your proven sales skills to hit your targets

Identify client needs and provide sound and accurate product and farming advice

Build farm systems solutions alongside client farming practices

Communicate new technologies and technical knowledge to clients

Be readily available to clients as a source of technical knowledge and information and complete requests in line with PGG Wrightson's service standards

Assist clients, colleagues and suppliers to answer queries and resolve problems.

Skills, qualifications and experience :

Strong Sales skills both with existing clients and cold calling

Proven extensive knowledge of the New Zealand rural sector and strong agronomy skills are essential

Develop and demonstrable understanding of current arable, dairy, sheep and beef farming practices

Confidence and expertise to develop new business with a strong customer focus

Outstanding organisation and team building skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Reasonable fitness as some heavy lifting and physical work is required

Full, current and clean New Zealand driver licence.

We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.

We provide extensive in-house sales and technical training and offer a number of benefits alongside a competitive and comprehensive remuneration package.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Cain Braithwaite, Retail Sales Manager on

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