Sales and Technical Manager

Hendrix Genetics is a global leader in animal breeding, genetics, and technology, with operations in 25 countries and career opportunities across a wide range of species, markets, and disciplines. Our genetics contribute to around one in every two eggs consumed globally, while birds supplied through our New Zealand operations produce more than half of the eggs consumed nationwide.

From our operations in Tuakau and Ohoka, we supply layer genetics, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, and technical expertise to customers across New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Asia.

Joining Hendrix Genetics means becoming part of a global network of technical, commercial, and operational specialists. You'll have opportunities to learn from industry experts, build international connections, broaden your experience across markets, and develop your career within one of the world's leading animal genetics companies.

About the role:

We are seeking a commercially minded poultry professional for a key customer-facing role that combines technical expertise, account management, export coordination, and practical customer support across New Zealand the Pacific Islands.

Reporting to the General Manager and based at our Ohoka office, you will lead customer relationships, coordinate internal delivery, and lead a tight knit sales and export team. This is a hands-on role for someone who can turn technical knowledge into practical commercial value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and grow key customer relationships across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands including regularly travelling to customers within NZ and the Pacific Islands as required.
• Coordinate with internal teams to plan and deliver customer requirements.
• Own sales forecasts, account plans, customer commitments, and identify market opportunities to support sustainable growth and reliable supply.
• Support customers with practical technical advice and ensure they have access to the right expertise across the Hendrix Genetics network, from local specialists through to global subject matter experts.
• Resolve customer issues, complaints, and technical claims professionally and promptly.

About you:

You will ideally have:

• Poultry industry experience, ideally in breeder, hatchery, layer, technical, or customer-facing operations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, internal teams, and technical specialists.
• The ability to translate technical information into clear, commercially relevant advice.
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement, and a strong customer-delivery mindset.
• Good planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• A willingness to travel regularly within New Zealand and the Pacific region as required.

This role could suit an experienced poultry professional looking to transition from production or operations into a commercial role, or an agriculture industry professional with strong customer relationship skills who is ready for a new challenge.

If you enjoy building customer relationships, solving practical problems, and delivering outcomes in a fast-moving poultry business, we would like to hear from you. Apply now and help support the next stage of growth with a globally recognised leader in animal genetics.