About PGG Wrightson Turf
PGG Wrightson Turf is part of PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltd, Australasia's largest proprietary seed business.
PGG Wrightson Turf has been breeding turfgrass seed specifically for the Australasian environment for over 30 years and has established itself as an innovative market leader in turfgrass breeding, and turf research and evaluation. Our aim is to supply Australasian Turf Managers with high performance turfgrass solutions for the unique challenges faced by the Australasian turf industry.
Given the Australasian love for outdoor pursuits, it is imperative that our natural turf surfaces are able to perform in a range of climatic conditions throughout the year. To achieve this, PGG Wrightson Turf operates its own turfgrass breeding and product evaluation programme based from our research facility, Kimihia Research Centre on the outskirts of Christchurch, which is supported by additional trial sites throughout Australasia. We also supply the professional turf market in New Zealand with world leading non-seed products such as fertilisers, pesticides, line markers, machinery and mulch products, many of which have also been evaluated at Kimihia Research Centre.
Our philosophy is simple - we base the offering of turf products upon scientific principles derived from a number of local and overseas suppliers in order to utilise the leading technological advancements in turfgrass solutions. Products sold by PGG Wrightson Turf undergo a rigorous testing and screening process from our local and international research partners, including STRI UK, NTEP USA, ANTEP Australia, University of Sydney turfgrass programme, and NZSTI New Zealand.
This ultimately enables us to provide our customers with turf solutions that are tailored to meet their specific requirements.
PGG Wrightson Turf has invested heavily into the New Zealand sports turf industry and built a strong technical sales team that is backed by our scientific research group who ensure the right selection for your specific requirements.
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AUCKLAND REGIONAL SALES MANAGER – TURF
PGG Wrightson Turf has been breeding turf grass seed specifically for the Australasian environment for over 30 years and has established itself as innovative market leaders in turf grass breeding, turf research, and quality non seed turf products supply.
We are currently seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager to join our business based in Auckland. The role has a sales focus and is required to look for and capture sales opportunities and work with both regular and key company account holders with an emphasis on providing solutions for their needs through a relationship sales technique.
To be successful in this role ideally you will possess the following skills and attributes:
Possess sound people skills and recognise the initiators that lead to confidence by customers and sales through strong personal relationships.
Experience in discovery and solution based sales approach, for dealing with our researched and evaluated leading product range
Proven sales, marketing or industry experience
Ability to proactively plan, prioritise and maintain performance under pressure.
A goal orientated, problem solving and focussed approach to the tasks and responsibilities
An in-depth understanding of the turf industry
A proactive, infectious positive and can do attitude.
Hold an appropriate Tertiary Seed or Turf related qualification – desired but not essential
As part of the Regional Sales Manager role, the successful person will be required to complete industry representation duties, some of which will include representation at Turf industry events and developing relationships with other industry leaders and influencers, and with company product suppliers.
If this role interests you we want to hear from you. Please email your application to applications@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz
Applications close 5pm Friday, 17th May 2013
Our New Product Manual is Now Available!
8 November 2012
Check it out here
Turf Clippings Autumn 2013
20th March 2013
The autumn edition of our Turf Clippings newsletter is now available.
Inside this edition:
- Taranake Golf course Superintendents Association
- Manawatu Golf course upgrade
- Millbrook renovation
- The Cairns Golf Course Development, Tekapo
- Council Visit to Kimihia
- The NZGCSA Award
- Cape Kidnappers
- Getting to know the Turf Team - Phillip and Sarah!
- Walmsley's Word - Dont leave home till you've seen the country
Turf Talk Autumn 2013 now available online
19th March 2013
Issue 4 of Turf Talk is now available online and discusses the Winter Activity of perennial ryegrass cultivars.