Sales Manager - Fruitfed (North and South Island)
PGG Wrightson is seeking a dynamic and strategic Fruitfed Sales Manager to lead our Fruitfed Supplies retail sales team across the nation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of New Zealand's most respected horticultural supply businesses.
About the Role
As a key member of the leadership team, you will report to the National Manager - Fruitfed Supplies and be responsible for driving sales performance, developing and executing a robust national sales strategy, and fostering a high-performance culture across multiple regions.
You'll lead and inspire a team of Area Sales Managers (ASMs) across the country, who are responsible for managing the retail store network within their respective regions. Each ASM oversees both the in-store teams and the field-based Representatives. A key part of your role will be to champion capability development, ensure strategic alignment across all teams, and drive a culture focused on delivering and achieving strong commercial performance.
Ideally, you'll have the following:
* Proven experience in sales leadership, ideally within the horticulture or agri-business sector
* Strong background in sales strategy, planning and execution, and presenting to small to medium groups.
* Experience and a passion for coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing high-performing teams to achieve results
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels
* Commercial acumen, with strengths in financial management, compliance, risk, and continuous improvement
* The flexibility to travel frequently throughout New Zealand
If you're a strategic sales leader with a passion for people, performance, and the horticultural sector, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Join a respected industry leader and help shape the future of Fruitfed Supplies. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey with PGG Wrightson. Vehicle provided and standard tools of trade.
Note:This role can be based in the Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, Tasman, and Waikato Regions. The application close date is subject to change based on candidate responses - don't delay submitting your application.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch withDuncan Fletcher at 027 598 3367
Apply today
* Reference #: 28833
* Posted on: 19 Jun 2025
* Closes on: 06 Jul 2025 09:00
* Location(s): Bay of Plenty, Katikati, Hastings, Auckland, Blenheim, Napier, Kaikoura, Cambridge, Christchurch, Helensville, Nelson, Hamilton, Te Puke, Motueka, Huntly, Tauranga, Murchison, Richmond, Whakatane, Takaka, Tasman
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