Farm Food Sales & Distribution Manager

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free event tickets

Group Performance Share scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Unique working environment

Job summary

West Sussex.info is looking for a Farm Food Sales & Distribution Manager to enhance their wholesale and retail operations in Chichester. In this dynamic role, you will manage customer relationships, drive sales growth, and oversee logistics. You will collaborate closely with a great team to ensure efficient product delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.

The position offers a permanent contract with full-time hours and excellent benefits. If you're excited about food and farming, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales, account management, retail, or customer service is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Developing sales and strengthening customer relationships.
• Managing and developing existing customer accounts.
• Overseeing delivery logistics and leading the delivery team.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interest in food and farming

Job description

Salary Depends on experience - plus excellent benefits

Location Chichester

Contract Permanent

Hours Full Time- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Goodwood Home Farm is at the heart of our estate, producing high-quality, sustainable food with true provenance.

We’re looking for a Farm Food Sales & Distribution Manager to drive the growth of our wholesale and retail operation. This is a dynamic and hands‑on role, combining sales, account management, and logistics, where you’ll play a key part in expanding our customer base and ensuring our products reach customers efficiently.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our Farm Food offering while working within a passionate and collaborative team.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take the lead on developing sales and strengthening customer relationships, including:

• Growing wholesale and Farm Shop retail sales
• Managing and developing existing customer accounts
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Maintaining strong customer communications and follow-up activity
• Supporting product development, merchandising, and retail performance

Alongside this, you’ll oversee key operational areas:

• Managing delivery logistics and leading the delivery team
• Reviewing and improving delivery routes for efficiency and profitability
• Taking ownership of milk vending operations and future expansion
• Supporting accurate order processing, reporting, and revenue tracking
• Producing regular sales reports and performance insights
• Ensuring compliance with traceability and legislative requirements

You’ll also support the wider team during peak times, events, and holidays, helping to keep everything running smoothly.

What you’ll bring

• Prior experience in sales, account management, retail, or customer service is desirable
• Confidence managing customer relationships and driving business growth
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to balance commercial thinking with operational delivery
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and relevant systems
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a collaborative mindset
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships
• An interest in food, farming, or high-quality produce

What you’ll get

• Free event tickets
• Group Performance Share scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• A beautifully unique working environment

If you’re commercially minded, operationally strong, and excited to grow a truly unique farm food offering, we’d love to hear from you.