Area Sales Manager

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company seeks an enthusiastic Area Sales Manager. This role focuses on building relationships with farming customers and promoting a wide range of products such as agrochemicals, seeds, and animal health solutions. Ideal for self-motivated individuals with a strong agricultural background who wish to drive sales and exceed targets in a customer-centric environment.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural sales with an understanding of farming practices.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust with customers.
• Customer-focused with a passion for tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with farming customers.
• Promote and sell a diverse range of agricultural products.
• Meet and exceed sales targets while providing expert advice.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Product Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

FACTS, BASIS or similar qualifications

Job description

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Are you a passionate professional with a strong background in agriculture, ready to drive sales and build lasting customer relationships?

Do you have hands-on experience working with farming customers and understanding their unique needs?

Are you eager to apply your knowledge of agrochemicals, seeds, animal health, and feed to provide tailored solutions to farmers?

Do you have a proven track record in agricultural sales and a drive to exceed targets?

The Company:
A successfully established agricultural company with a strong reputation in supporting farmers, specialising in a wide range of essential products, including agrochemicals, forage seeds, dairy supplies through to feed and animal health.

The Job Role:
An enthusiastic and results-driven Area Sales Manager to join a well-established agricultural company with a strong reputation for supporting farmers. This role will involve working directly with farming customers, building relationships, and promoting our comprehensive range of products. The successful candidate will have an agricultural background, enabling them to relate to customers and truly understand their needs in order to be successful.

Location:
Scotland

Salary Package:
Between £30,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary
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Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with farming customers within the designated area, providing tailored solutions and advice to meet their needs.
Promote and sell a diverse range of products, including agrochemicals, seeds, animal health, and feed, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Identify new business opportunities and actively pursue growth in existing accounts.
Offer expert product knowledge and agronomic advice, helping customers optimise their operations.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery, while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
Regularly visit farms to assess customer requirements and provide on-site support.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new products, and regulatory changes to offer relevant solutions to customers.
Meet and exceed sales targets, ensuring the profitability of accounts.
Attend relevant industry events and stay engaged with the farming community to maintain a strong presence in the market.

Candidate Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in sales within the agricultural industry, with a solid understanding of farming practices and needs.
An agricultural background, allowing you to relate to customers and understand their challenges, ultimately contributing to your success in the role.
A solid understanding of agrochemicals, seeds, feed, and animal health products.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with farming customers.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise tasks effectively.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
A customer-focused approach, with a passion for providing tailored solutions to help clients succeed.
A full driving licence and the ability to travel within the designated area.
FACTS, BASIS, or similar relevant qualifications would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes:
A strong ability to understand and anticipate the needs of farming customers, ensuring that solutions provided are tailored and effective for their business success.
A proactive individual with a strong desire to meet and exceed sales targets, take ownership of their area, and continuously strive for improvement in all aspects of their work.

Other:
Hold a valid UK driving licence
Able to provide excellent references on request

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How to apply:

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Please send your CV to; Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.