Retail Salesperson - Palmerston North - Full-time at Farmlands Group

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Sales, Customer Service, Agricultural Product Knowledge, POS System Operation, Inventory Management, Manual Handling, Forklift Operation, Interpersonal Skills, Administrative Tasks, Computer Literacy

Industry

Retail

Description

Join an amazing team with a great culture Competitive hourly rate Wide range of career and personal development opportunities Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity We're looking for someone to join the team at our Palmerston North store in a full-time permanent capacity working 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include: Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders Advising customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products Operating a point of sale (POS) system Completing administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock Restocking and displaying our products Mōhou ake | About you You’ll bring a mix of product knowledge, customer focus, and practical capability to the role, including: Experience or background in the farming sector, with an interest in sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of customers Retail sales or customer service experience, ideally in a fast‑paced environment Sound computer skills, with confidence using point‑of‑sale systems and basic administrative tools The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including regular manual handling and lifting and carrying items up to 25 kg (e.g. bags of stock such as dog food and farm supplies) Licensing: A Full clean Class 1 Driver's Licence is required A current OSH Forklift Operator's Certificate is required A Class F Forklift Endorsement is desirable Mō ngā painga | About the benefits You'll be rewarded with: Generous Leave entitlements: Paid birthday leave, Sick leave from Day 1, Additional support for parents Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners Te Tono | How to apply Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands. Mō matou | About us At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land. With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders regarding sheep, beef, and general agricultural products. Manage store operations including POS transactions, stock ordering, receipting, and product display.