Summary: Join a high-performing Outbound Sales team as a Technical Sales Specialist, building relationships with farmers and developing nutrient recommendations. Highlights: 1. Build genuine, trusted relationships with a diverse group of farmers 2. Contribute to a supportive, high-energy, and enjoyable team culture 3. Grow your skills and sales capability in a meaningful role TECHNICAL SALES SPECIALIST – NATIONAL SUPPORT OFFICE * We offer family friendly shifts with no late nights or weekends! * Flexible working opportunities including working some shifts from home once trained * Conveniently located offices with free onsite parking Company description: Ballance Agri-Nutrients is a New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative that helps its customers to farm more productively, profitably and sustainably. WHY BALLANCE? Rewarding the great work of our team is important which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family, including: * Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance * Free Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family * Access to free confidential support services including EAP * On-going learning and development opportunities * Job security and excellent career progression opportunities in working for one of the biggest employers in the Bay * Excellent Parental Leave benefits ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Technical Sales Specialist (internally known as a Nutrient Specialist) to join our high-performing Outbound Sales team based at our Mt Maunganui Head Office. This is a phone-based role where you’ll work with an established portfolio of customers, supporting them to make confident nutrient decisions and plan for the season ahead. In this role, you will: * Build genuine, trusted relationships with a diverse group of farmers * Make proactive outbound calls to understand customer needs and book appointments * Generate and implement nutrient recommendations and seasonal fertiliser plans (we’ll provide training and support) * Keep customer information accurate and up-to-date in our CRM * Collaborate closely with the wider Sales team, as well as Digital, Customer Services and other parts of the business to deliver a seamless customer experience Contribute to a team culture that is supportive, high-energy, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of This is a role where every call makes a difference - helping customers farm more productively and sustainably while growing your own skills and sales capability. ABOUT YOU You’re someone who genuinely enjoys talking to people and building strong relationships over the phone. You thrive in a role where you can combine customer service with sales, and you’re motivated by helping customers find the right solutions for their farm. You will bring: * Experience in outbound sales or another sales-focused role * Confidence communicating with a wide range of people and adapting your style to suit the customer * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a large, varied customer portfolio * Good computer literacy and comfort using CRM and Microsoft systems * A willingness to learn, take on new information, and adapt in a fast-moving environment * The ability to interpret information, make sound decisions, and follow through with action * A positive, proactive attitude and a team-first approach Most importantly, you’ll enjoy being part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has a lot of fun doing it. ABOUT US We love New Zealand and we care about our growth, our land and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day. Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential. Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference. Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us – “Together, creating the best soil and food on Earth”. Applications close 16th December 2025. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
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