Agri Sales Specialist

Mole Valley Farmers; Newbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan match up to 5%

Store discount up to 25%

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave (pro‑rated for PT

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking a confident Agri Sales Specialist in Newbury to support farming members and drive sales within the branch.

You will promote the full agricultural product portfolio, work with retail and external agri sales colleagues, and deliver tailored advice that reflects our values and puts the customer first.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farming and the countryside marketplace is essential.
• Retail or sales experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are important.
• Good IT skills and ability to manage systems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Proactively promote agricultural products and services to members and shareholders.
• Develop sales with existing customers and attract new members.
• Deliver honest, knowledgeable advice tailored to customer needs.
• Use campaigns and promotional materials to drive growth.
• Stay informed about local market trends and competitor activity.
• Manage customer records and ledgers to maximise opportunities.
• Support seasonal planning and stock optimisation.
• Attend sales meetings and training sessions to keep knowledge current.

Skills

Farming knowledge

Retail sales

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer service

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a confident and customer-focused Agri Sales Specialist to join our team. This is a key role in supporting our farming members and shareholders, promoting our full agricultural product portfolio, and driving sales within the branch. If you’re passionate about agriculture and enjoy building strong relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Retail

Location: Newbury

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days

As an Agri Sales Specialist, you’ll be the trusted partner for our farming customers, delivering tailored advice and solutions that make a real difference. You’ll work closely with retail and external agri sales colleagues to ensure every interaction puts the customer first and reflects our values.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively promoting agricultural products and services to members and shareholders
• Developing sales with existing customers and attracting new members
• Delivering honest, knowledgeable advice tailored to customer needs
• Using campaigns and promotional materials creatively to drive growth
• Staying informed about local market trends and competitor activity
• Managing customer records and ledgers to maximise opportunities
• Supporting seasonal planning and stock optimisation
• Attending sales meetings and training sessions to keep your knowledge current

About You

• Knowledge of farming and the agricultural/countryside marketplace (essential)
• Previous retail or sales experience (desirable)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong retail disciplines and a passion for customer service
• Good IT skills and ability to manage systems accurately
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Awareness of Data Protection/GDPR and Health & Safety standards
• You’ll be confident, proactive, and approachable, with a flexible and team-oriented attitude.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a customer-focused sales environment is key

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies