Sales Representative - Horticulture

Join our growing team in Pukekohe!

Fruitfed Supplies is continuing to strengthen its support for the vegetable sector in the Pukekohe region. We're committed to delivering exceptional service and expertise to our clients, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Horticultural Representative (THR) to join us, someone who brings strong knowledge of the horticulture sector and a genuine commitment to supporting growers.

Fruitfed Supplies, a business unit within PGG Wrightson, is a leading provider of products and services to New Zealand's horticultural sectors. Our mission is to help grow the country through our extensive knowledge and exceptional service.

About the role

This position focuses on the vegetable market in the Franklin/North Waikato Region. As a THR, you'll play a crucial role in growers' businesses, identifying crop issues, providing technical and sales advice to clients, and spotting new opportunities along the way.

Your ability to build strong relationships, combined with your passion for horticulture, will enable you to make a meaningful impact.

You won't be going it alone, you'll be part of an experienced, supportive team. Backed by our local store and wider business, you'll collaborate, share knowledge, and roll up your sleeves to deliver practical, real-world solutions that truly make a difference for our growers.

• A seasoned sales rep - in a different industry (who happens to know their way around a crop or two)
• Relevant knowledge, can also network and has a knack for building excellent relationships
• Or maybe you've got it all, and are looking for a shift, and to work for a company with a good culture and who care for their people.

Key responsibilities:

• Travel throughout Franklin through to North Waikato
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify and pursue new client and business opportunities
• Work alongside local store teams and the wider PGW business.

Skills and experience:

• Onsite/field experience with fruit and vegetable crops
• Proven expertise in developing new business and achieving sales targets
• Strong customer solutions focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reasonable fitness for some physical work
• Full, clean NZ driver's license.

Why join us?

We're serious about growing our horticultural sector offering in Pukekohe and are committed to developing our employees.

This role comes with a company ute and generous and practical use, along with all the tools you need to do the job well. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including a performance incentive that gives you the opportunity to earn more on top of your base salary. You'll also enjoy extensive in-house training, staff discounts, KiwiSaver contributions, discounted medical insurance, and life insurance.

With over 175 years of experience, we've been working alongside growers and farmers to build a better future.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Gavin Roden, Area Sales Manager, on [027 417 3284](tel:027 417 3284)

Ready to grow your career with us?

Apply now and be part of our thriving sales team! Please note that the application closing date is subject to change based on candidate responses.

We prefer online applications - click the 'apply' button to apply via our website.

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

Apply now!

Applications close Friday, 30 October 2026.