Regional Feed Partner - Taranaki

About GrainCorp Animal Nutrition

GrainCorp Animal Nutrition operates within the animal feed sector, directly serving corporate clients and farming customers across New Zealand. Our product range includes high-quality dry and liquid dairy supplementary feeds designed to support a variety of feeding systems. Our goal is to enhance farm productivity, reproduction, and profitability by offering tailored nutritional solutions. Utilising advanced tools, we analyze diets and production barriers on farms to identify customized opportunities to help customers reach their objectives. Backed by GrainCorp, a major player in the Australasian agribusiness landscape, we combine local expertise with robust industry support.

Role Overview

We are seeking a committed and solution-oriented Regional Feed Partner based in the Taranaki region. This position involves working from your home office when not out meeting customers or travelling through the region. As an energetic and self-driven sales and business development professional, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and growing our customer base, focusing on retention, value creation, and acquiring new clients. This is an exciting period of growth for our GrainCorp Feeds division, featuring new innovations to drive success for you and our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass sales targets consistently.
• Design and implement strategic sales plans directed at customer acquisition and retention.
• Execute sales and marketing initiatives effectively.
• Forecast customer demand and sales trends accurately.
• Provide ongoing market intelligence and customer feedback to inform business decisions.

Candidate Profile and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a background in agricultural sales with proven success in account management, sales, or business development. While experience within animal feeds, farming, or nutritional sectors is advantageous, we are open to diverse backgrounds that demonstrate relevant skills. Key attributes include the ability to foster new relationships, manage time efficiently, and a forward-thinking mindset.

Essential Skills

• Strong motivation and dedication to ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Demonstrated success in generating leads, cold calling, and securing new customers.
• Exceptional customer service capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Deep knowledge of product offerings and the corresponding value proposition.

Additional Information

Some travel will be necessary, including overnight stays away from home. Proof of legal working rights and completion of background verification will be required for shortlisted candidates.

Benefits and Culture

• Access to professional development and leadership training programs.
• Hybrid working options and flexible leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including birthday leave.
• An inclusive, values-driven workplace environment.
• Family Inclusive Workplace accreditation supporting work-life balance, care, and flexibility.