Job Description
This position is located in New Zealand and will be employed by 3rd party EOR entity.
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General Responsibilities:
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• Achieve annual sales targets and growth objectives for the New Zealand ruminant portfolio.
n • Develop and implement the Current Zealand ruminant sales strategy aligned with Oceania and APAC priorities.
n • Manage direct and indirect sales through distributors, agents, and key accounts.
n • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key accounts, feed mills and premixers, KOLs, nutritionists, and veterinarians.
n • Establish, manage, and coach distributors and sales consultants.
n • Monitor market trends and competitor activities and provide timely feedback to senior management.
n • Collaborate with Technical Services and Marketing to support product positioning and customer engagement.
n • Organize and support seminars, industry events, and promotional activities.
n • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.




n • Complete required sales reports, forecasts, and market intelligence reports.
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Key Knowledge/ Experience Requirements:
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• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or related field.
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n • Proven success in senior sales or sales management roles.
n • Strong understanding of the New Zealand dairy or ruminant relevant industry and market dynamics.
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Skills / Competencies Requirements:
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• Robust commercial and strategic thinking capabilities.
n • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
n • Ability to manage complexity and work cross-functionally.
n • High level of integrity, autonomy, and accountability.
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• Fluent in local language (if applicable) and English.
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📌 Sales Manager, Ruminant, New Zealand (Rockhampton)
🏢 Novus International Careers
📍 Rockhampton