Account Manager (Agriculture)

MorePeople; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural business in Greater Lincolnshire is searching for an Account Manager. This role requires a strong background in agriculture, focusing on leading growth in the Agricultural division by maximizing sales and nurturing relationships with seed distributors. Candidates should possess excellent networking skills, a relevant degree, and a passion for agricultural innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, independent company dedicated to bringing innovation to the agriculture sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agriculture and sales/key account management.
• Strong technical understanding and sales skills.
• Excellent networking ability and relationship-building expertise.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement plans for maximising sales and royalty income.
• Build and maintain industry networks and customer relationships.
• Collaborate with teams to commercialise new products.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales skills

Networking ability

Technical understanding

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Tools

BASIS Seed Sellers qualification

NIAB Crop Inspector licence

Job description

Overview

Are you a natural relationship-builder with a passion for agriculture? Do you thrive on creating opportunities, developing accounts, and delivering commercial success? If so, this could be the role for you.

We're looking for an Account Manager to lead growth across the Agricultural division. A background in agriculture is crucial for this role, with experience in the seed industry preferred.

In this role, you'll be the trusted partner for agricultural seed distributors, maximising both sales and royalty income, while helping bring innovative crop varieties to market.

Responsibilities

• Create, agree, and implement clear plans for maximising and sustaining margin and royalty income with agricultural seed distributors.
• Building and maintaining strong industry networks - becoming a valued voice in the seed sector.
• Collaborating with breeding, technical, marketing, and operations teams to successfully commercialise new products.
• Managing key customer accounts with the internal team of breeders, crop managers, and Head of Department.
• Representing the business at open days, conferences, and industry events across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agriculture and sales/key account management.
• Strong technical understanding and sales skills, able to use both to full advantage in this technical market.
• Excellent networking ability and relationship-building expertise.
• A degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience).
• BASIS Seed Sellers qualification and/or NIAB Crop Inspector licence (desirable).
• Someone motivated, flexible, and passionate about agricultural innovation.

Why join

You'll be part of a forward-thinking, independent, family-owned business with a long heritage in the seed sector. Known for bringing innovation to agriculture, this is a company that blends technical expertise with strong values and a collaborative culture.

You'll play a significant part in the forward-thinking, experienced team and sit alongside some key players in the industry.

Interested to hear more? Apply below or get in touch with me, Hannah, on 01780 480530 or email [e-mail]