Field Sales Account Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Yeovil; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Sales Account Manager based in the Yeovil area to drive client relationships in the agricultural sector. You will work from home, manage existing accounts, and generate new business. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for agriculture. The role offers a competitive salary, a company car, and various benefits including private health insurance and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection cover

24 days' holiday, increasing to 28

Comprehensive induction programme

Company car

Qualifications

• Passion for the agricultural/farming industry.
• Experience with telesales and lead generation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Service existing agricultural clients and offer tailored solutions.
• Generate new business and follow up on leads.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships.

Skills

Relationship-building

Customer service

Lead generation

Communication

Time management

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Field Sales Account Manager. Working from home (Yeovil area) | £30-38,000 per annum | 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Field Sales Account Manager on behalf of a client in the agricultural sector. You will be home-based, covering the Yeovil area, visiting clients, generating new business through leads, and managing existing accounts. The role includes a company car.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about farming and/or insurance/account handling, with strong relationship-building and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Service existing agricultural clients and offer tailored solutions.
• Generate new business and follow up on leads.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships with honesty and integrity.
• Proactively solve client challenges and provide appropriate solutions.
• Manage accounts within a defined geographical area, promoting insurance products and health and safety on farms.
• Organise and manage a varied workload effectively.
• Use CRM and Microsoft Office tools to track sales, leads, and account activity.
• Undertake telesales to generate additional leads as required.

Requirements

• Passion for the agricultural/farming industry.
• Previous experience in farming and/or insurance/account handling advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people from all walks of life.
• Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Confident communicator and decision-maker.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with telesales and lead generation.
• Good IT skills including CRM and Microsoft Office.
• Insurance experience advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector and rural issues advantageous.

What We Offer

• 35-hour week supporting a strong work-life balance.
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover.
• 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays). Option to buy an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.
• Comprehensive induction programme, learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on selected products and access to exclusive Member discounts.
• Company events to support social wellbeing.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company car provided.

Interested?

Apply now to join a dynamic and supportive agricultural sales team!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment