Category Manager - Agronomy

• Leading Rural Supplier
• Career Growth Opportunity
• Supportive Team Structure and Great Culture

Our Client

Farmlands is a leading farming cooperative organisation in the agricultural industry with over 1000 staff covering the width and breadth of New Zealand, with more than 76,000 shareholders nationwide. Their size and scope mean they can offer career growth opportunities across a broad range of categories – from retail and technical on-farm roles to professional and senior leadership opportunities.

Like most great New Zealand stories, Farmlands was born from people joining together to do things differently. Fast forward from their humble beginnings in 1962, they are now a Top 20 NZ Company with an annual turnover of more than $2.5 billion. To find out more, visit www.farmlands.co.nz

The Role

Ideally based in Christchurch, you will support the Senior Category Manager in the Agronomy team to develop category plans and strategies for the development and inclusion of innovative and sustainable product items for the Cooperative. You will identify market needs and opportunities, oversee all commercial engagements with nominated vendors and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the achievement of planned category sales growth. You will utilise technology and maintain and ensure compliance with systems and data to identify customer insights and to assist informed decision making.

Your Skills and Experience

Success in this role will come from demonstrated category management experience. Agronomy experience is not necessary but an affinity with the rural sector would be advantageous, as will knowledge of the seed and related industry sectors. You will possess an understanding of vendor positioning, negotiation, pricing and merchandising standards, and have a knowledge of promotional and marketing activities. You will understand relevant processes, be familiar with technology and eCommerce, and can form positive working relationships with colleagues in sales, marketing, supply chain and other teams.

Ideally degree qualified, you will demonstrate best commercial practice, have excellent communication and influencing skills and have a genuine passion for successful category planning and management. Of equal importance is the ability to engage well with the vendors and key internal customers to drive the category towards achieving the desired results and towards demonstrating best category business practice.

To Apply

If you can demonstrate the above skills and are drawn to the opportunity to progress your career and join a growth orientated company, please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking here. Initial phone enquiries can be made to David Clausen on 03 345 8762 or Sally Wynn-Williams on 03 345 8759.

Applications for this role close 5pm Monday 21 March 2022