Dairy Sales Manager (North West)

Agri-Lloyd Ltd; Leominster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ruminant nutrition is seeking a Dairy Sales Manager to drive sales for their Farm Animal Division. The role involves managing a team, developing sales strategies, and maintaining relationships with farmers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in dairy farming and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of dairy farming.
• Practical experience in dairy farming through education or work.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Area Sales Manager network.
• Developing and maintaining a detailed CRM system.
• Achieving the company's sales plan through regular contact.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Agriculture

Job description

Dairy Sales Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience, plus good commission structure and Company benefits

Role Overview: Agri-Lloyd, a leader in ruminant nutrition for forty years, is seeking a Dairy Sales Manager to oversee the development of sales for our Farm Animal Division’s nutritional and health products. These products will be sold directly to farmers through a network of Area Sales Managers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing the Area Sales Manager network
• Developing and maintaining a detailed CRM system
• Achieving the company's Area Sales Manager sales plan through regular contact
• Working in the field with Area Sales Managers, providing training and feedback
• Keeping the team updated on competitor developments
• Ensuring efficient call planning and implementation
• Collating, analyzing, and using marketing sales data
• Attending key national and regional shows
• Coordinating and facilitating farmer meetings, farm walks, and open days
• Building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders
• Ensuring efficient and effective personal reporting
• Participating positively in regional sales meetings
  
  

About You:

• Thorough understanding of dairy farming
• Practical experience in dairy farming through education or work
• Team player with strong leadership skills
• Enthusiastic with excellent communication and rapport-building abilities
• Willing to spend at least two or three nights per week away from home
  
  

We are looking for a driven Sales Manager passionate about the agricultural sector. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional Pay:

• Bonus scheme
  
  

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Experience:

• Agriculture: 1 year (required)
  
  

Willingness to Travel:

• 50% (required)
  
  

Work Location: On the road, HQ based in North West