Agricultural Key Account Manager

Morepeople 01780; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of agricultural solutions seeks a Key Account Manager in South Kesteven. This field-based role involves providing support to distribution partners and advising farmers on agronomic solutions. Ideal candidates will have technical expertise in agriculture and the ability to build lasting relationships. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Employee rewards and discount programme

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• FACTS certification needed.
• Experience preparing Nutrient Management Plans (RB209 or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience in farming, agronomy, or commercial farm advice necessary.
• Experience with agricultural distributors or cooperatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training to distribution partners.
• Join advisors on farm visits for technical advice.
• Develop on-farm sales of agricultural products.
• Identify new opportunities through analysis.
• Create Nutrient Management Plans demonstrating ROI.

Skills

Technical awareness

Relationship building

Data-driven analysis

Sales proficiency

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science or related subject

Tools

CRM systems

Sales tools

Job description

The Company

We are working with a leading provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, dedicated to helping farmers overcome real on-farm challenges. Backed by decades of global expertise, they deliver innovative products and advice that improve soil health, crop performance, and animal welfare. Their mission is to support farmers in maximising yields and ROI while reducing their environmental impact.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Key Account Manager, you will be field-based, working closely with a distribution partner to provide technical and commercial support. You will take full ownership of your territory, building strong relationships with the distributor and farmers promoting the benefits of the agronomic solutions.

Your role will include:

• Providing dedicated support and training to distribution partners and their teams.
• Joining advisors on farm visits to offer tailored technical advice and commercially focused insights.
• Developing and growing on farm sales of soil conditioners, crop nutrition and animal welfare products.
• Retaining existing business while identifying new opportunities through data-driven analysis and trials.
• Creating Nutrient Management Plans and other recommendations that demonstrate clear ROI for farmers.
• Keeping up to date with industry knowledge, regulations, and market trends.
• Accurately logging interactions and updates using CRM systems.

What You Need

We are looking for a motivated individual with the credibility to advise farmers and the drive to deliver results. You should have:

• A full UK driving licence.
• FACTS certification.
• Experience preparing or interpreting Nutrient Management Plans (RB209 or equivalent).
• On farm experience in farming, agronomy, or commercial farm advice.
• Strong technical and commercial awareness, with confidence in building trusted relationships.
• Experience working with or through agricultural distributors, merchants, or cooperatives.
• The ability to work independently in a field based role.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales tools.
• Desirable: A degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or a related subject.

What Is In It For You

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Company Car
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Employee rewards and discount programme
• Access to wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

If you are passionate about agriculture, motivated by solving on farm challenges, and ready to take ownership of your territory, I would love to hear from you.

Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
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Or connect with me on LinkedIn

No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.