Field sales Account Manager - Yeovil

Acorn by Synergie; England; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Sales Account Manager to support the agricultural sector in the Yeovil area. This home-based position requires strong interpersonal and lead generation skills, along with experience in farming or account handling. The role involves servicing existing clients, generating new business, and maintaining long-term relationships. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

24 days' holiday (rising to 28)

Company car provided

Discounts on selected products

Qualifications

• Passion for the agricultural/farming industry.
• Experience in farming, insurance, or account handling is advantageous.
• Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lead generation

Confident communication

Time management

IT skills

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Sales Account Manager - Agricultural Sector Servicing the Yeovil area (Home Based)

Working from Home (covering Yeovil) 32,000 - 38,000 per annum 35 hours per week Monday - Friday Permanent Electric Company Car Provided

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Field Sales & Account Manager for a client in the agricultural sector. This is a home-based role covering the Yeovil area, offering the opportunity to visit clients, generate new business, and manage existing accounts. A company car is provided for client visits.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about farming or insurance/account handling, with excellent relationship-building, customer service, and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Service existing agricultural clients and provide 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 farm health and safety services.

• 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 when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Passion for the agricultural/farming industry.

• Previous experience in farming, insurance, or account handling advantageous.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of clients.

• Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.

• Excellent organisation, time management, and prioritisation skills.

• Confident communicator and decision-maker.

• Able 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, rising to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.

• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing learning & development opportunities, including professional memberships and qualifications.

• Up to 25% discount on selected products and 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.