Key Account Manager – Animal Health Products – South West England – £50,000 + Bonus + Company C[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Key Account Manager to oversee the growth of animal health products in South West England. This role involves developing sales through agricultural retailers, maintaining strong relationships with trade partners, and delivering on commercial targets. Candidates should have experience in the animal health sector and be willing to travel. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, company car, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus

Pension

25 days holiday

Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in animal health, veterinary sales or livestock sector.
• Solid understanding of livestock farming.
• Success in B2B distributor-facing sales roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales of animal health products through retailers.
• Build relationships with trade partners and guide on product positioning.
• Deliver commercial targets via territory planning and forecasting.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Knowledge of animal health

Sales experience

Job description

Key Account Manager
Key Account Manager – Animal Health Products – South West England – £50,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Fuel Card

Are you passionate about animal health and ready to elevate your career in the agricultural sector? A well-respected and growing company is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive the growth of its animal health product range through retail and distribution partners across the South West of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a customer-focused business with a strong reputation for quality and service.

The Role:
- Develop and manage sales of animal health products through agricultural retailers, merchants, and distributors
- Build lasting relationships with trade partners, offering expert guidance on product positioning, promotions, and technical information
- Deliver commercial targets through proactive territory planning, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Act as the trusted technical liaison between the business and its channel partners, supporting both commercial and technical conversations

The Person:
- Proven experience in the animal health or livestock sector – this could be from veterinary sales, animal genetics, animal health consultancy, livestock production, or nutrition
- Solid understanding of animal health and livestock farming
- Previous success in a B2B, distributor-facing sales role is highly desirable
- Excellent relationship-building skills with a consultative, supportive approach to sales
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West

The Package:
- Basic Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
- Bonus: 10% annual bonus
- Company Car + fuel card
- Pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, and a host of other benefits!

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].

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