Agricultural Sales Specialist

Mole Valley Farmers; Roundstreet Common; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural supply company in the UK seeks an Agricultural Sales Champion to deliver excellence in service, promote products to farmer shareholders and customers, and coordinate their needs. Candidates should have knowledge of UK agriculture, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage customer relationships effectively. This role offers competitive hourly pay, training opportunities, and the potential for career progression.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Staff Discounts

Free Parking

33 Days Holiday

Training and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Possess broad knowledge of UK agriculture from experience and/or qualification.
• Natural communicator able to recommend suitable products and services.
• Disciplined in managing customers and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Promote agricultural farm sales to customers and members.
• Coordinate requirements of farmer shareholders and customers.
• Plan in-store calls and prospecting activities.

Skills

Knowledge of UK agriculture

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Overview

Mole Valley Farmers

• Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex
• Salary: £12.75 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Posted: 19 hours ago

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Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

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

Do you have a passion for the agricultural sector? An exciting opportunity to join a company that offers genuine progression, training, and personal development opportunities. Where could a career with Mole take you?

About the role

You will be the champion of agricultural farm sales out of your branch delivering 'Agricultural Excellence', answering to and coordinating the requirement of farmer shareholders and farmer customers. The main objective of the position is to 'meet and greet' farmers and shareholders coming into the branch. The role reactively and proactively promotes sales of the total agri product portfolio to our core agricultural customer base, members and shareholders. Working with both retail and external agri sales staff, you will support your colleagues with added value services.

What we\'re looking for

• Possessing a broad knowledge of UK agriculture either from practical on-farm experience and/or an agricultural qualification.
• A natural communicator who can take a broad view of the farm to recommend the most suitable products and services in-store.
• Confident in helping develop sales to existing members and attracting new members where possible and encouraging the use of services offered by Mole Valley Farmers.
• Disciplined and organised in the management of your customers by planning your in-store calls, structuring your prospecting activity, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• An AMTRA qualification is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Scottish Widows contributory Pension - company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% staff discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust

Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications. We are one of the country\'s leading agricultural supply businesses offering a complete suite of in-store, on-farm and online services, inspired by our passion for the agricultural industry and wider rural community. Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers, over the years we have grown and today we operate over 50 nationwide rural retail locations comprising Mole Valley Farmers, Mole Country Stores, and Farmdirect, along with our direct to farm business providing feed, fertiliser, and other inputs to the nation\'s farmers. We exist for the greater good of our farming shareholders and work with them to improve their productivity, profitability, and sustainability. For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers\' businesses - just like our customers who live and work in it - the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.