Sales Support Specialist at Kubota Australia and New Zealand

Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Demonstrations, Technical Support, Machinery Operation, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Training Delivery, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Sales Processes, Lead Generation, SAP, MS SharePoint, MS Office, Google Suite, OHS Legislation

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Join a leading agricultural machinery brand and play a hands-on role supporting customers, dealers, and sales teams through expert product knowledge, in-field demonstrations, and technical support. As a Sales Support Specialist, you will work closely with dealers, customers, Zone Managers, and Regional Service Managers to delivery high-quality product demonstrations, training, and technical support. You will be a key representative of the brand at field days, product launches, customers events, and industry activities. This is a highly practical, field-based role requiring strong machinery knowledge, customer engagement skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimise product performance in real operation environments. Key Accountabilities include, but not limited to: Develop and deliver product training and in field coaching/ capability development for allocated product category/s Field set-up and in-field optimisation of products ensuring products perform to full potential Undertake in-field sales demonstration of products Undertake a range of administrative activity including but not limited to; coordination with dealer/ user, attendance administration, risk assessments for demonstrations, survey/ experience/ outcomes monitoring Undertake data analysis, reporting activity and presenting information on an ad hoc or scheduled basis, including but not limited to; product performance, reporting any technical issues, customer service improvement metrics, product offering feedback and lead/ sales objectives Act as a representative of the Kubota brand and as a product specialist representative of Kubota at external events, including but not limited to; product launches, field days, industry events Undertake relationship management activity with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Dealers, Kubota Zone Managers and Regional Service Managers. Act as a key point of contact on the set-up of allocated products for optimum in-field performance May participate in a range of organisational or departmental projects to optimise product or sales related operations or objectives (as required) To be successful is this role, your resume would include: License/ ticket/ certification relevant to product being demonstrated (as applicable) Valid Driver’s license Valid Passport and satisfy all conditions allowing interstate or international travel Significant experience operating machinery, relating to the product category Proven applied understanding of, and experience with, as well as mechanical aptitude relevant to the product category/s. Includes applied practical in-field understanding of product/ machinery, production techniques and performance requirements Significant hands-on subject matter expert experience in a similar product specialist position with a focus on the development and delivery of training and in-field coaching/ capability development and full range of use product demonstration Proven relationship management, consultancy and customer service experience Highly developed problem-solving skills relating to in-field performance optimisation of relevant products Basic knowledge of sales processes, including lead generation, customer engagement, needs assessment, product presentation, objection handling, and closing techniques, supported by strong communication, relationship-building, and customer-focused selling skills Strong professional communication skills (including report writing) Strong attention to detail, including in relation to set-up and presentation of products Well-developed planning and organisational skills Applied knowledge of relevant and applicable New Zealand Standards and Trade Practices Act, International Standards and applicable OHS legislation Proficient in the use of a range of applications, including but not limited to; SAP, MS SharePoint, MS Office/ Google Suites * An inherent requirement of this position is significant regional travel with occasional international travel IMPORTANT TO NOTE Kubota is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Applications are strongly encouraged from diverse applicants Kubota have a zero tolerance approach to alcohol and illicit drugs on all our sites and a pre-employment medical assessment and criminal records check are required as part of our selection process This opportunity is open to application from New Zealand citizen/ residents or those with current approved unrestricted work rights (without restriction) Application is not available through recruitment agencies, agents with not be responded to

Responsibilities

Provide expert product knowledge, in-field demonstrations, and technical support to customers and dealers for agricultural machinery. Deliver product training, optimize machinery performance in real operation environments, and represent the brand at industry events.