Area Sales Manager (Taranaki/Manawatū area)

Drive Dairy Innovation in the Heart of Taranaki/Manawatū

Are you the vital link between modern dairy technology and forward-thinking farmers? 

We are looking for an Area Sales Manager based in Taranaki/Manawatū

, New Zealand’s powerhouse of progressive dairy farming, to support and expand the use of CowManager, a globally trusted cow monitoring system with a strong local presence. 

You will engage with the region’s highly skilled and innovative dairy producers, building relationships, supporting system adoption, and ensuring long term success on farm. With CowManager already well established in Taranaki, your role is to strengthen connections, identify opportunities for growth, and help farmers maximise value from our technology. 

CowManager is transforming farms in over 40 countries. With our growing momentum in New Zealand and a solid foundation in Taranaki, you will be part of a mission to reshape the future of dairy right where innovation is already thriving. 

Ready to bring global expertise to Taranaki’s dairy community? 
Join CowManager and help farmers unlock the full potential of precision livestock farming. 

The Job 

• Based in Taranaki Region 

• Lead generation & acquisition: Identify and approach prospective customers. Provide demonstrations and support farm setups.  

• Consultative sales: Advise farmers on CowManager’s value in improving fertility, health, and nutritional outcomes.  

• Collaboration: Work closely with regional advisors, and the support team to ensure smooth onboarding and excellent customer experience.  

• Customer relationships: Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships focused on added value and upselling.  

• Reporting: Keep track of leads, opportunities, and sales progress in CRM tools. Share insights with local and global teams.  

• Work closely together with both CowManager NZ and CowManager HQ team members.  

About CowManager 

CowManager is an innovative and international company in the agricultural sector. We give our employees the chance to fulfill their professional ambitions. As inventors of the very first ear sensor technology for dairy cattle, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with our coworkers and customers, driven by big data and passionate about cow welfare. Our company's headquarters resides in Hamilton and the Netherlands. We value a healthy work-life balance, and our employees have a genuine passion for our sector and our service. Our goal? To do better together! 

The Skills 

• Proven commercial experience, preferably in Agri-tech or dairy-related sales roles. 

• Knowledge of dairy farming practices, particularly pasture-based systems. 

• Confident communicator and presenter; persuasive and customer focused. 

• Proactive, results-driven, and self-organizing. 

• Open to travel throughout the Taranaki and Manawatu region. 

• Experience with CRM and digital tools is a plus. 
  

The Benefits 

• You will be part of a growing team of professionals in New Zealand 

• A chance to engage deeply with dairy farmers and assist them in improving their herd's health, fertility, nutritional performance as well as their financial performance 

• Working on long-term relationships with dairy farmers throughout New Zealand 

• A family culture with an informal and personal atmosphere 

• An inspiring work environment with a dedicated team 

• Independence and high level of responsibility 

• A competitive salary plus benefits