Technical Sales Representative - Ashburton

Overview Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō. At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co‑operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. About the Opportunity We have an exciting new TSR opportunity within our Farm Source business. Put your unparalleled people skills and farming know‑how to excellent use! Join our Technical Sales team with remit around Ashburton and you'll quickly embed yourself as part of our tight‑knit farming community. Cementing yourself as their trusted advisor and ag‑product expert, you'll partner with our current on‑farm customer base while actively hunting out new opportunities, looking to grow market share and build your brand in the region. This role will give you the opportunity to take your career to the next level and expand into the corporate space, looking after large accounts. When you're not out on the road, you'll find yourself in our local Ashburton Farm Source store, where you'll work alongside our highly engaged Farm Source team to deliver the best service around! About You We're looking for people with a strong affinity to the agricultural/dairy industry with a streak of competitive nature and ability to build lasting and influential relationships. With that in hand, we would like to see some credible proactive sales and customer experience in a similar role. You'll bring your professional working style and maturity to look after large corporate accounts. A big pre‑requisite is your connection to the farming industry with expertise in either animal health, nutrition, or agronomy. You will combine this knowledge with your willingness to learn and drive for results, and your natural ability to build and maintain strong, long‑lasting relationships with our farmers. To be successful in this role you'll be a collaborative, proactive, team player and have experience with working autonomously. You'll also need to be organised, process driven and enjoy structure to your day. Values At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Commitment to You Fair and equitable pay Health and well‑being programs (medical, mental health support) Professional development opportunities Career growth support Work‑life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) Employee recognition Support for community involvement and cultural connection Inclusion We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr