Assistant Store Manager

Looking for the next step in your career? A new and exciting opportunity has just opened up and we are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Oamaru Rural Supplies Team.

This would suit someone who is looking for extra responsibility and the next challenge in their career. You should be an enthusiastic and energetic person who is committed to great customer service, and have a keen interest in the agricultural sector.

PGG Wrightson is one of New Zealand's leading nationwide providers of products and services to the rural sector. We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise. This role is full time, Monday to Friday, and will require working on rostered Saturday mornings and is based in the Oamaru Rural Supplies store.

About the role

This is an great opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to help with the efficient and profitable operation of our Oamaru store, in line with company strategy and values. With a commitment to meeting client needs, our focus is on providing expert technical sales advice and service to a range of agricultural clients.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth through superior technical advice and in-store service
• Ensure service expectations are exceeded and any client queries or concerns are addressed as soon as possible
• Assist the Store Manager with administration tasks as directed
• Autonomously manage the Store, acting as the first point of contact for clients and employees in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills &and experience:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to both staff and clients
• Proven sales ability and supervisory experience with knowledge of the local rural sector
• Developed and demonstrable understanding of current dairy, arable, sheep and beef farming practices
• Proven computer administration, retail operations, and inventory management skills
• Outstanding organisation and team building skills
• Enjoy working in a competitive environment and growing market share
• We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company.

We provide extensive in house sales and technical training and offer a number of benefits including retail buying privileges. Get a foot in the door and build your career with PGG Wrightson.

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For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Fiona Caldwell - Store Manager, 0272570881

We prefer online applications - click https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/?job=33939SK

To find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or to view other opportunities please visit careers.pggwrightson.co.nz

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Applications close Friday, 11 September 2026.