Agri Sales Specialist

Mole Valley Farmers; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural retailer in Heathfield is seeking an Agri Sales Specialist to support farming customers with tailored advice and solutions. The role involves promoting agricultural products, developing sales relationships, and providing knowledgeable service. Candidates should have a strong understanding of farming and customer service skills. This position offers competitive pay, significant benefits including a contributory pension, and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Scottish Widows contributory pension – company match up to 5%

Up to 25% staff discount in store

Free parking on site

33 days of annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of farming and the agricultural/countryside marketplace is essential.
• Previous retail or sales experience is desirable.
• Strong retail disciplines and passion for customer service are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote agricultural products and services to members and shareholders.
• Develop sales with existing customers and attract new members.
• Deliver knowledgeable advice tailored to customer needs.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Knowledge of farming and agriculture

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer service focus

IT skills

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a confident and customer-focused Agri Sales Specialist to join our team. This is a key role in supporting our farming members and shareholders, promoting our full agricultural product portfolio, and driving sales within the branch. If you’re passionate about agriculture and enjoy building strong relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Retail

Location: Heathfield

Compensation: £10.00 - £12.21 / hour

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working on a rota basis

As an Agri Sales Specialist, you’ll be the trusted partner for our farming customers, delivering tailored advice and solutions that make a real difference. You’ll work closely with retail and external agri sales colleagues to ensure every interaction puts the customer first and reflects our values.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively promoting agricultural products and services to members and shareholders
• Developing sales with existing customers and attracting new members
• Delivering honest, knowledgeable advice tailored to customer needs
• Using campaigns and promotional materials creatively to drive growth
• Staying informed about local market trends and competitor activity
• Managing customer records and ledgers to maximise opportunities
• Supporting seasonal planning and stock optimisation
• Attending sales meetings and training sessions to keep your knowledge current

About You

• Knowledge of farming and the agricultural/countryside marketplace (essential)
• Previous retail or sales experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong retail disciplines and a passion for customer service
• Good IT skills and ability to manage systems accurately
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Awareness of Data Protection/GDPR and Health & Safety standards
• You’ll be confident, proactive, and approachable, with a flexible and team-oriented attitude.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a customer-focused sales environment is key

What We Offer

• 📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• 🛍️ Up to 25% staff discount in store
• 🚗 Free parking on site
• 🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• 📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
• 🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
• 👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
• 🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust