Commercial Manager, Christchurch

Competitive remuneration + benefits Kiwi-owned brand - Aotearoa’s largest farming co-operative Christchurch based + free parking + flexible working environment Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity We’re excited to announce that due to internal promotion, we're now recruiting for a Commercial Manager in our Merchandising Team.Reporting to the Head of Commercial Services, in this role you'll develop, lead, and implement strategies focused on commercial analysis, planning, process development, and execution to support category management excellence within Farmlands. This will involve: Enabling and managing robust processes for reviewing commercial and contractual relationships with key partners to ensure favorable and realized commercial terms.Supporting continuous improvement within technology and innovation projects to maximize commercial results and productivity, while providing high service levels to internal and external customers. Overseeing all commercial engagements and processes to support the wider merchandise team in leveraging Farmlands.Supporting business-wide projects and merchandising initiatives. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, aligning results with broader business strategy and direction. Mōhou ake | About you A dynamic personality that thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.Proven leadership and commercial ability. Project planning, management, and execution skills. Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Creativity, innovation, and the ability to think‘out-of-the-box’ in problem-solving. Experience in a merchandise, category management, or supply chain-related role is preferred.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 believe you’ll grow your career — and us — at Farmlands. Applications close Thursday, 15 May. Mō ngā painga | About the benefits You’ll join a successful team with a track record of achieving targets. There is a genuine opportunity tomake your mark within the role and contribute significantly.Our benefits include: Competitive remuneration package Paid birthday leave Sick leave from Day 1 Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores Additional support for parents— 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer with access to discounts through our Card PartnersAccess to training via our online library, The Greenhouse Flexible working arrangements Free parking at our Support Office Close to eateries and gyms, with great coffee nearby Pet-friendly office— bring your well-behaved furry friend to work Mō matou | About us At Farmlands — Te Whenua Tāroa, our vision is to be the ‘go-to’ for everyone connected to our land. We support Kiwi farmers — rain or shine, year-round. We work as one — helping each other, winning together.Founded in 1962, we’ve grown into New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, with an annual turnover exceeding $2.3 billion and over 1200 team members across more than 80 locations nationwide. Our operations span feed production, nutrition, agronomy, ecommerce, fuel, and distribution, supported by a large shareholder network.We come from a proud history of innovation and community support, shaping our future with creativity and open minds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr