Key Account Manager – Ruminant Products - South West England

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in agriculture is seeking a Key Account Manager for ruminant products in South West England. This role involves developing sales through retailers and distributors while maintaining strong relationships with trade partners. Candidates should have proven experience in the ruminant sector and a solid understanding of livestock farming. The position offers a salary of £40,000 – £50,000, plus bonuses and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ruminant sector from feed sales, nutrition consultancy, or animal health.
• Solid understanding of ruminant nutrition and livestock farming.
• Previous success in B2B distributor-facing sales role.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales through agricultural retailers, merchants, and distributors.
• Build lasting relationships with trade partners.
• Deliver commercial targets through proactive territory planning.

Skills

Proven experience in the ruminant sector

Solid understanding of ruminant nutrition

Excellent relationship-building skills

Job description

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

Are you passionate about ruminant nutrition and looking to take your career in animal health or feed sales to the next level? An established and well-respected business in the agricultural sector is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive growth of its ruminant product range through retail and distribution partners across the South West of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, customer-focused company with a strong reputation for quality and service.

The Role

• Develop and manage sales 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 ruminant sector – this could be from feed sales, nutrition consultancy, animal health, or livestock production
• Solid understanding of ruminant nutrition and/or 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!

Application

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

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