• Competitive remuneration + benefits
• High-performing, warm and inclusive team
• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We’re looking for a Key Account Manager to manage our Key Account nationwide

Reporting to the Head of Key Accounts and Strategic Partnerships, you’ll hit the ground running in this role where you'll lead relationships, negotiations and business development with a large portfolio of customers. You'll manage the day-to-day and focus on planning and executing initiatives that positively impact profit and volume targets for us and our customers. You'll get the chance to be part of some exciting projects as we pivot to increase our market share and nail our strategic objectives.

Travel across the country is expected as part of the role, however you'll have flexibility, freedom to be autonomous, and the ability to make the role and your travel cycle your own. A vehicle will be provided as part of the package.

Mōhou ake | About you

We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager with a passion for customer service excellence. To be successful, you'll have demonstrated relationship-building and sales management skills. Inspiring and consultative, you'll be relational and communicate with passion and conviction. You’ll also be ambitious for growth and able to stimulate fresh thinking.

You'll also have:

• Demonstrated account management experience
• A solid understanding of the region the role covers
• Strong business acumen and proficient computer skills
• An affinity with / knowledge of the agricultural sector (highly desirable)
• An ability to think strategically and tactically and utilise data to create innovative solutions
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of key sales metrics
• High levels of problem-solving, negotiation and presentation skills

Flexibility and adaptability are also required to thrive in our high-paced environment.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

You'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Leave purchase opportunity
• Sick leave from Day 1 and service-related entitlements
  
• 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
  
• Free parking at our Support Office
• Close to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the road
• Pet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to work

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter 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. 

Applications close: 25 May 2025 however we may progress applications prior to closing date so don't delay.

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.

Applicants must have the legal right 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.