Rural Retail Salesperson Gore (Full Time)

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 are 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 one of our retail superstars moving into a technical field role, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and charismatic Rural Retail Salesperson to join our Gore team.

Working with a close knit, friendly, high performing team, where everyone looks out for each other, teamwork, and the ability to build relationships are key to this role. We are looking for a Retail Salesperson who will proactively approach every customer and deliver a true retail customer experience.

You will bring your rural knowledge and retail expertise to the position, if you have experience in 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 and products, collaborating closely with your colleagues and suppliers to maintain impeccable retail standards in our fantastic purpose built 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 - which usually equates to working 1 Saturday per month.

Mōhou ake | About you

We are looking for an individual with rural retail experience, who is genuinely excited about the opportunity to join the Farmlands Gore team. With a vision to embed themselves into a retail sales role that will provide diversity and endless opportunities for the right person to develop a long and rewarding career with Farmlands.

You will also bring:

• Genuine desire to deliver first-class customer service.

• Strong rural knowledge and expertise.

• A dedicated and capable retail sales professional who is passionate about selling while providing excellent customer advice and support.

• Experience in rural retail would ensure you are setup for success.

• Self-motivated, show initiative, confident and a very strong team player.

• An interest and knowledge of farming practices and seasonality.

• An empathy and understanding of the rural sector.

• 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

In return you will be joining a hardworking, high performing and well-connected team, passionate about their customers and New Zealand agriculture. Aside from our talented team, the meaningful work, and our inclusive culture, you'll receive a competitive remuneration package. With sick leave from Day 1, flu shots, and our EAP service, your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.

You will 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 will do the rest. We would love to hear from you and know you will most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.