Job Details
Category: Agribusiness
Location: Wairarapa
Rural Directions
Area Manager, Wairarapa/Tararua - Dickie Direct
Short summary: Opportunity to operate within an Area Manager role and apply your farming knowledge in a commercial context.
- Take over a well-established book with a positive incentive forecast.
- Flexible, autonomous working environment and full personal use of company vehicle.
- Join a supportive team with strong roots to the industry.
Dickie Direct have been supplying New Zealand farmers with more efficient fertiliser solutions since 2014. Dickie Direct is now recognized as a significant player in the New Zealand fertilizer industry and they are continuing to challenge the market and grow their market share.
The backbone of Dickie Direct is a passionate and highly capable team. With high staff retention, Dickie Direct prides itself in being the Agri-challenger- getting more efficient products out to farm through a well-organized distribution network which drives better on farm results for their customers.
At Dickie Direct they are driven by efficiency, continuing to challenge what they do and how they do it to ensure their clients have more productive, profitable and environmentally friendly farming operations. Their mission is to ensure farm profitability through nutrient efficiency and promise to customers that everything they do is with long term farmer relationships in mind, and if there is a problem they will put it right.
For more information on Dickie Direct visit their website at: www.dickiedirect.co.nz
WHAT
A rare opportunity has arisen within Dickie Direct for a motivated and driven professional to join the sales team in the Area Manager – Wairarapa/Tararua role.
To continue to build on and expand an already well-established portfolio, the role is based in the Wairarapa providing the ability to service farmers across the Wairarapa and Tararua regions. The business has been successfully growing and is currently primed for a rapid growth stage, making it an exciting time to join the crew.
The Wairarapa/Tararua Area Manager will manage and continue to grow the Dickie Direct client base in the region. With a strong existing client base, you will be provided with an excellent platform to grow from. You will be using Dickie Directs range of both conventional and specialty fertilizer’s delivered through a direct to farm/drop point model to ensure farmers in the region drive better on farm results.
WHO
We want to hear from you if you have an understanding of and commitment to New Zealand’s Agri-sector and farming practices along with excellent communication skills, and the ability to connect and build rapport with a wide range of people. And of course, it goes without saying you’ll also bring a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent time management and organisational skills. In addition to ticking the above boxes you’ll slot seamlessly into the team, be a down-to-earth good sort, and have a solutions-focused perspective.
The below are also key to success in this role:
- Proven sales experience.
- A successful track record in customer relationship management.
- Sound numerical skills and ability to provide quotes and take orders.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, with the ability to solve problems and implement solutions.
- Computer literacy across the Microsoft Office suite is a requirement - experience using CRM would be advantageous but not essential.
- Relevant tertiary qualification desirable but not essential.
- Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence.
• Competitive base salary with a generous incentive structure.
• Company vehicle provided for full work and personal use.
• New Heath insurance scheme.
• Work within a forward thinking and innovative New Zealand business that offers excellent personal growth and development opportunities.
TO APPLY OR VIEW THE JOB INFORMATION FORM PLEASE VISIT:
WWW.RURALDIRECTIONS.CO.NZ/JOBS
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply ASAP.
Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.
Date Posted: 2024-10-07
