Business Development Manager

System Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the agricultural sector across South West England. The ideal candidate will have a strong agricultural sales background and excellent communication skills, with a focus on acquiring new customers. This home-based role requires travel and relationship building with farmers. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £60,000 with uncapped OTE, along with benefits including a car and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Uncapped OTE

Car

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural sales or similar roles.
• Strong customer service mentality and comfort selling to farmers.
• Willingness to travel and work from home.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales and customer acquisition in assigned area.
• Manage the full sales process from lead generation to closing.
• Develop profitable business relationships with farmers.

Skills

Agricultural sales background

Customer orientation

Excellent communication skills

Motivated to meet targets

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Sector: Agriculture Capital Equipment Sales, Selling to Farmers, Dairy Farming

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 as Microsoft Office and CRM software and you like to travel regularly from your home office, including some overnight stays.

Additional Information

• The role will suit individuals currently working as Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Account Manager and 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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