Business Development Manager

System Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of farming equipment is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for their South West operations. The role involves driving sales through new customer acquisition in agriculture, serving farmers in Devon and Cornwall, and requires a strong sales background and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Background in agricultural sales or similar field required.
• Strong customer orientation and service mentality.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new customer acquisition and sales revenue.
• Conduct cold approaches to establish business relationships.
• Manage the whole sales process from lead generation to closing.

Skills

Customer orientation

Communication

Sales skills

Self-motivation

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager

Sector - Agriculture Capital Equipment Sales, Selling to Farmers, Dairy Farming, Sales, Agricultural Sales

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Home based, Devon or Cornwall - Plymouth, Barnstable, Falmouth, Torquay, Launceston, Bodmin, Truro, Newquay, Exeter

Post Code:PL1 1HZ

Salary: 35,000 + 60,000 Uncapped OTE + Car + Pension + Healthcare

Start Date: ASAP

Well established global farming equipment supplier has an opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager based in the South West (Devon or Cornwall) to cover the West Country and occasionally further afield.

As part of the UK Sales team reporting to the UK Sales Manager you will visit farms and be responsible for sales in your area. Your main task is new customer acquisition. You will work through the whole sales process from lead generation through to closing the sale. You are fully responsible for the revenue in your area and the development of market penetration. A main part of your role will be cold approaches to Farmers to establish profitable business relationships

You will have an agricultural sales or similar background, have self-confidence and consider yourself a hunter who is motivated to beat their targets. You have a passion for innovative technology and are an excellent communicator. You are comfortable selling to Farmers. You have a strong customer orientation and service mentality. You are experienced in using computer software such Microsoft Office and CRM software and you like to travel regularly from your home office, including some overnight stays

The role will suit individuals currently working as Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Account Manager and be living within a commutable distance of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset - Exeter, Plymouth, Barnstable, Falmouth, Torquay, Launceston, Bodmin, Truro, Newquay, Taunton, Bridgwater or be willing to relocate.

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