Agri Manager Job at Ravensdown: Grow Your Agronomic Career in Waikato, Bay of Plenty

 Job Title: Agri Manager

Company: Ravensdown

Location: Taupo Store, Waikato, Bay of Plenty

Work type: Permanent full-time

About the Role:

Ravensdown is seeking a driven and customer-focused Agri Manager for a permanent role based at our Taupo Store. As an Agri Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to farmers, helping them optimize their soil, pasture, crops, and animal husbandry practices while transitioning towards environmentally sustainable methods. Your role will contribute to reducing environmental impacts and maximizing land value through nutrient advice, services, and products. You will serve as a crucial link between Ravensdown and our farmer customers, delivering tailored solutions, building strong relationships, and promoting trust and credibility. The role primarily covers arable cropping customers in the Taupo area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute a customer visitation program to assess their needs and provide advice on suitable products and services, achieving sales targets.
• Leverage available technology to benefit Ravensdown shareholders in terms of profitability and environmental leadership.
• Develop a plan to help farmers reduce their environmental footprint and optimize land value.
• Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge to meet end users' needs and expectations.

About You:

While increasing farmers' profitability is a primary focus, this role offers significant growth opportunities for your own career. With your agronomic qualification, industry experience, and knowledge of soil fertility and farming systems, you are well-positioned to thrive in this role.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

• Solid understanding of farm systems, especially arable cropping.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish strong relationships.
• Familiarity with the evolving landscape of New Zealand's environmental policies and their implications for farmers.
• Tech-savvy, with knowledge of agricultural technology systems.
• Ideally, a Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related field.

Benefits:

• Company car, phone, laptop, and clothing provided.
• Competitive salary, 5% superannuation, medical insurance, and allowances.
• Generous investment in your ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities for career growth within the cooperative.
• Positive company culture.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit Ravensdown Careers and click on the 'Apply' button to upload your CV and cover letter. For any further inquiries, you can contact Amie Tauamiti, HR Business Partner, at careers@ravensdown.co.nz.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: October 10, 2023, at 23:55

Additional Notes:

Ravensdown is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Ravensdown may request disclosure of your vaccination status in accordance with company policy at any point during the recruitment, selection process, or employment.