Regional Sales Manager - North

KWS SAAT SE; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to enhance cross-crop sales in Northern UK. The ideal candidate will have an academic background in agricultural sciences and at least three years of sales experience, focusing on customer engagement and influencing purchasing decisions. Join KWS to partake in professional development and enjoy competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Highly competitive pension scheme

Life assurance of three times annual salary

Private healthcare plan

Profit-related bonus scheme targeted at 10% of annual salary

Reduced diesel prices from the company’s fuel pump

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience.
• Strong knowledge of distribution channels in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Execute cross-crop sales activities for Northern UK.
• Promote KWS products to farmers and agronomists.
• Design sales campaigns with the marketing team.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of the UK agricultural market

Education

Academic degree in agricultural sciences

Job description

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KWS UK Ltd. is looking for a Regional Sales Manager - North! Are you ready to be the face of KWS in the northern market? This role focuses on delivering cross-crop sales operations in Northern UK by serving customers through optimal channels such as agencies and distributors.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Execute cross-crop sales activities for the northern UK region.
2. Actively promote KWS products to farmers, agronomists, trade representatives, and others to influence purchasing decisions in favor of KWS hybrid and C2 seeds.
3. Analyze and understand the market situation, evaluate future trends, and define action plans for the region.
4. Provide market feedback to KWS UK to support company action plans.
5. Attend relevant open days, field events, and trade shows regularly.
6. Serve as the first point of contact for customers regarding product questions and complaints.
7. Design sales campaigns with the Commercial Director and marketing team, including price offers and contracts with customers and partners.
8. Distribute trial/demo seeds according to sales strategy.
9. Support KWS in project-related work.

Your Qualifications:

• Preferred: Academic degree in agricultural sciences, agricultural economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales.
• Knowledge of the UK agricultural market and distribution channels.

Our Offer:

• Focus on professional and personal development.
• 35 working hours weekly, with additional hours during seasonal demands (especially July - September).
• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Highly competitive pension scheme with 16% company contribution and 1.2% employee contribution.
• Life assurance of three times annual salary.
• Income protection plan at 75% of salary for long-term illness or disability, valid for three years.
• Private healthcare plan.
• Profit-related bonus scheme targeted at 10% of annual salary.
• Membership in Lifestyles discount scheme.
• Reduced diesel prices from the company’s fuel pump.

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About KWS:

KWS is a leading plant breeding company with nearly 5,000 employees across more than 70 countries, generating net sales of approximately €1.68 billion in 2023/2024. Founded nearly 170 years ago, KWS specializes in plant breeding and seed production for various crops, investing over €300 million in R&D last fiscal year. For more information, visit www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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