National Sales Manager

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; Shrewsbury; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to drive sales and develop relationships in the UK and Ireland. This remote role requires a proven sales leader passionate about agriculture. A competitive salary of around £50,000 is offered, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales of agricultural systems or livestock production equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter with the motivation to work efficiently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure business development opportunities.
• Conduct meetings with potential customers.
• Manage customer sales throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Sales experience in agricultural systems

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Foreign language skills

Job description

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*** This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ***

• Are you a proven sales leader with a passion for agriculture and livestock production systems?
• Do you have the drive and discipline to thrive in a fully remote role, managing sales from first contact to close?
• Are you looking for a long-term role where you can make a real impact in a well-established agricultural business?

Location of the Job:

Remote role - covering the UK and Ireland.

Salary and Benefits Package:

Paying circa £50,000 basic salary depending on experience.

Additional information:

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company:

A specialist supplier of livestock and poultry equipment.

The Job Role Details:

As Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sales strategy required to achieve revenue and profitability targets in the UK and Ireland.

Your aim will be to drive new business, build customer loyalty, ensure high customer retention rates, implement improvement plans for sales productivity, market penetration, sales turnover, and to achieve targeted product placements.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

• Actively identify and secure business development opportunities and new customer accounts.
• Prepare quotes for customers, reaching out to internal support personnel, as necessary.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with potential customers through field visits and on-site demonstrations.
• Manage customer sales through the life of the project including follow-up after the sale.
• Work with internal support groups to facilitate an orderly sales process.
• Implement promotional programs with customers in coordination with Marketing.
• Assist with trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, meetings, and other local, regional, and national promotional opportunities.
• Participate in the development of sales goals and objectives for assigned territories, accounts, and product lines.
• Recommend, implement, and comply with company sales methods and procedures to enhance the success of sales activities.
• Ensure potential customer and customer contact information are maintained and updated.
• Communicate and respond to customer inquiries and problems.
• Carry out effective communication with appropriate executives, managers, and stakeholders across the business.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

• Proven experience in the sales of agricultural systems or livestock production equipment.
• Skills in sales, marketing, business administration, and / or livestock agriculture.
• A self-starter and highly motivated to work efficiently in a remote setting.
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Foreign language skills - English required; additional languages such as Spanish, French, German, and or Russian is beneficial.
• Experience selling through dealer channels.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and the ability to deliver presentations in both small group and large group environments.
• Availability to travel extensively within your assigned territory and to the company headquarters when requested.

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We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.