Business Development Manager

Mole Valley Farmers; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural supplies is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the Cirencester and Bath area. This full-time role requires a motivated individual with a successful sales background in agriculture, who can manage existing accounts and develop new business opportunities. You will play a vital role in promoting a diverse range of products and services while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about agriculture and have a strong desire to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Successful sales career in agriculture with a strong can-do attitude.
• Ability to structure deals and close sales on high-value equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales in line with targets across the product portfolio.
• Engage with clients to promote products and services effectively.

Skills

Sales Experience

Knowledge of Agriculture

Financial Acumen

IT Literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If so, we have a great opportunity for a Business Development Manager working in the Cirencester and Bath area.

This is a full-time field-based role that will involve managing existing accounts, gaining new business, and providing support on farm for feed, fertiliser and other agricultural supplies. You will have previous sales experience in the sector and know the territory well.

What you will be doing ….

• You will be responsible for developing sales in line with set targets across the portfolio of products and services on offer
• Understanding and promoting the range of products and services the company offers
• Working closely with colleagues from across the Mole Valley Farmers Group to benefit all
• Playing a key role within the wider team and within the overall business attending business review meetings and training as required
• Responsible for serving existing clients as well as new accounts

What you will bring….

• You’ll have a successful sales career within the agriculturalsector to date, be motivated by meeting and exceeding targets, underpinned by a strong can-do attitude and desire to succeed
• A healthy knowledge of agriculture and empathy with farming will be useful, in order to engage with the end user market
• Financially switched-on, you’ll understand how to structure a deal, have experience in using finance tools, and closing the deal with the customer on a variety of high value capital equipment
• A healthy interest in current and future precision technologies would also be of interest, as would a successful career in farm management, provided that you’re thoroughly motivated by achieving sales success
• You’ll be well organised, self-motivated and capable of ensuring that your territory coverage is thorough
• You should have a good overall standard of IT literacy, with experience in usingsystems to aid sales, and be familiar with Microsoft Office applications

Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.

The company

Mole Valley Feed Solutions is the largest, farmer-owned, independent feed manufacturer in the UK offering an extensive range of products and services. These include compounds, blends, meals, straights, and minerals; combined with a range of technical support services provided by a dedicated team of qualified feed specialists.

Four efficient and modern animal feed manufacturing mills and two blending sites produce a range of market-leading compound and precision blended feeds.

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.