About the role
We’re looking for someone who can have a genuine conversation with a farmer, provide excellent customer service, and has the skills and proven track-record to assist our farmer members with a variety of sales and order requirements.
This is a full-time role based in Ashburton, which offers plenty of variety, including inbound and outbound calls, participating in sales campaigns, and general membership services.
About Ruralco
Ruralco is Canterbury born and bred. Our business was founded in 1963 by local farmers who wanted to lower input costs for farmers and that same focus remains unchanged.
We’re local first. Mid Canterbury is the heart of our homeland, and we are committed to its people and the rural communities we serve.
We are committed to offering real value with the latest innovation in farm supplies, services, and expert advice to keep our farmers thriving for generations. We are driven to support a sustainable future for farming and our network delivers transparent savings across farm and family needs, while supporting the businesses in the communities our farmers live and work in.
About you
You will have a passion for farming and a demonstrated track record in customer service, sales and account administration, and an understanding of financial and banking practices, ideally from within an agricultural business. You will have an extensive understanding and affinity with agriculture and the local rural sector, and the ability to develop strong and trusted relationships with our Mid Canterbury members.
You’ll have an excellent eye for detail, great interpersonal and organisational skills, and a can-do attitude, which will help you thrive in this varied role.
As part of our friendly, service-focused team, you will bring energy and commitment ensuring every interaction meets our exceptional service standards.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
If this sounds like you, please apply by sending us a Cover Letter and CV. If you have examples of past content or creative work, feel free to include these in your application.
Please note, we are not working to fixed closing dates and will consider applications as we receive them.