Technical Sales & Product Specialist (Agricultural Technology)

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About the position

We are importers and distributors of agricultural machinery from a German manufacturer. We have been cooperating with the German manufacturer for over 40 years.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative & Customer Services Manager. The position encompasses technical sales, customer consultation, service and workshop work, liaison with German manufacturer and product-related development.

  • Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
  • Employee me be required to travel.

Applicants must have:

  • Must be physically fit
  • Must pass pre-employment drug test
  • At least two years of experience in the technical sales of agricultural machinery
  • Engineering or Agricultural Bachelor Degree
  • Proven product experience with feed mixers, manure spreaders, loading wagons and tippers
  • Good technical and mechanical understanding of agricultural technology
  • Practical experience in service, operation of agricultural machinery
  • Sound knowledge of agricultural operations, especially in animal husbandry and feed logistics
  • Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken, to communicate with the manufacturer in Germany.
  • Structured, independent and solution-oriented work style
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel within the region
Tasks and responsibilities
Technical Sales & Customer Management
  • Acquisition of new customers and long-term support of existing customers.
  • Expert advice on the selection, configuration and use of specialised agricultural machinery
  • Conducting company visits, needs analysis and machine demonstrations
  • Conducting contract negotiations, including pricing and financing models.
  • Strategic expansion and sustainable development of customer relationships
Technical Service & Reporting
  • Technical support for machines in the field and coordination of service operations
  • Creation of technical service reports, documentation and structured feedback
  • Analysis of technical problems and coordination of solutions with workshop and manufacturer
Workshop work & practical technique
  • Active participation in the workshop, in particular:
o Assembling machinery
o Commissioning, calibration and optimisation of machines
o Diagnosis and troubleshooting of technical malfunctions
o Technical quality control
Product Development & Market Feedback
  • Participation in the further development of existing machines and the design of practical improvements.
  • Adapting machine concepts to the requirements of the New Zealand market
  • Systematic feedback on market, service and user experiences to the manufacturer
  • Support for product launches and technical innovations
International cooperation
  • Ongoing professional exchange with the German manufacturer, particularly in the following areas:
o Technical service and fault analysis
o Product management and product development
o Sales strategy and market positioning
  • Function as a technical and commercial interface between New Zealand and Germany

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.

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