Business Development Executive (Tasman)

At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break No quad bikes no dogs no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. Its changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us youll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world - this isnt easy and in truth we love that its hard.

Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund Bessemer Venture Partners BOND DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

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As a Business Development Executive at Halter you will play a critical role in driving business growth and ensuring customer success within your designated territory. You will be responsible for executing sales strategies building strong customer relationships and meeting ambitious growth targets all while acting as Halters on-the-ground representative.

This role requires a proactive and hands-on approach with a focus on both expansion and long-term customer satisfaction within the dairy this role you will prioritise daily efforts that optimise growth performance and drive value for your customers. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Product Support and other regional sales teams youll share field insights to ensure Halters technology continues to meet the needs of farmers. Your contributions will directly support Halters mission to support 50% of the worlds habitable landmass to be more productive and sustainable.

We are searching for a driven hunter with a strong track record to lead Halters expansion in the Tasman market. This is an opportunity to positively disrupt an industry and pioneer groundbreaking change on some of the highest-performing dairy farms. You will be leading the Tasmans expansion for one of the worlds fastest-growing companies by helping equip farms with Halter technology that will transform the way they farm to become leaders in productivity and sustainability.

You will be working closely with a passionate Customer team on the ground in the area and backed by a team of exceptional people at Halters Auckland HQ to ensure this is the best job youll ever have.

This role can be based anywhere in the Tasman region ideally in Nelson. Applicant must live within the region. Travel is required to meet with farmers daily.

• A deep passion for helping farmers succeed. Experience in farm systems or within the agricultural sector.

• A hunter. Someone who is driven to exceed goals in a sales role. Experience in growing new business owning the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to close.

• Passion and enthusiastic people. Attitude and potential are extremely important to us.

• A phenomenal attitude and a team player with the ability to consistently overcome challenges.

• A Hunter with a never-say-never attitude.

• A deep passion for helping farmers succeed.

• A phenomenal attitude and a team player with the ability to consistently overcome challenges.

• The ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced working environment with a high degree of autonomy.

• A hunger for success and personal growth to be able to evolve quickly alongside a world-class sales team.

• On-farm sales meetings: Understanding the needs and problems of your prospects then clearly communicating functionality benefits and highlighting value relative to each farming operation.

• Prospecting: Building and growing a pipeline of quality farms fit for Halter while continuously reducing sales cycle times. Managing newly sourced and inbound leads through the initial stages of the pipeline including screening and qualifying.

• Networking: Building and leveraging industry relationships to establish and maintain Halters brand.

• Forecasting: Working with the Business Development Manager to enable monthly and quarterly forecasting of revenue.

• Growth initiatives: Working with the Business Development Manager to optimise and evolve the sales process to become faster more efficient and more predictable as the company scales.

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily tick every requirement on this job description please still get in touch and apply to Halter. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV and well be in touch!

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• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful helping farmers improve their livelihoods spend more time with their families and build more sustainable operations.

• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse kind and driven people who push each other to do their best work. Youll be thrown into the deep end tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.

• Youll grow here. Autonomy mastery and learning define how we work. Youll have the freedom to work on interesting problems master new skills and continuously develop yourself both through your role and our $1000 personal growth fund.

• This isnt easy and we love that its hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast take bold bets and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship but its an epic journey to be a part of!