Area Sales Manager – Livestock Nutrition – Lancashire – £50,000 + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive agricultural business is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop and manage sales of livestock nutrition products in Lancashire. The successful candidate will work closely with farmers to provide solutions that support livestock performance. Requirements include a background in agricultural sales, strong understanding of farming systems, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary of £30,000 to £50,000, a performance-related bonus structure, and opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Performance related bonus structure

Company laptop and mobile phone

Product training and ongoing professional development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background in agricultural sales, farm consultancy, or livestock nutrition.
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales of livestock nutrition products.
• Work closely with dairy, beef, and sheep farmers.
• Grow market share and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Proven background in agricultural sales

Strong understanding of UK livestock farming systems

Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills

Competent with CRM systems

Strong customer focus

Education

Agricultural or animal science qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Standard IT packages

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Livestock Nutrition – Lancashire – £50,000 + Benefits

The Job:

We are recruiting an Area Sales Manager to develop and manage sales of livestock nutrition products across a defined territory in Lancashire. The role involves working closely with dairy, beef and sheep farmers, providing practical and technical solutions to support livestock performance and productivity. You will be responsible for growing market share, maintaining strong customer relationships, and representing the business within the local agricultural community.

The Company:

Our client is a progressive agricultural business supplying livestock nutrition and forage‑related products to the UK farming sector. They are well established, growth focused and known for their technical support and customer‑led approach.

The Candidate:

• Proven background in agricultural sales, farm consultancy, or livestock nutrition
• Strong understanding of UK livestock farming systems
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills
• Able to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively
• Self‑motivated with a strong customer focus
• Competent with CRM systems and standard IT packages
• Full UK driving licence
• Desirable: agricultural or animal science qualification; experience with feed supplements, silage additives, or nutritional products.

The Package:

• Salary of £30,000 to £50,000 DOE
• Performance related bonus structure
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Product training and ongoing professional development
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to join a growing and respected agricultural business

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].