Ruminant Feed Sales Account Manager

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a Ruminant Feed Sales Account Manager to support dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the UK. This permanent, full-time position involves managing a customer portfolio and delivering nutritional advice to enhance herd performance. Candidates must have sales experience in the animal feed industry and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a comprehensive benefits package including a company vehicle and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Phone, laptop, and iPad

35 days holiday

Private individual healthcare

Pension scheme

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum sales experience in the animal feed industry, preferably with ruminants.
• Excellent interpersonal and advisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of farming customers.
• Deliver on-farm nutritional advice to enhance herd performance.
• Promote a full range of ruminant products.
• Seek new business opportunities and convert leads.
• Build strong relationships with farmers.

Skills

Commercial / sales experience in the animal feed industry

Strong communication skills

Results-driven with a focus on relationships

Self-motivated and resilient

Full UK driving licence holder

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

*** 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 ***

Ruminant Feed Sales Account Manager

• Are you passionate about supporting the livestock farming community?
• Do you have an understanding of animal feed and ruminant nutrition?
• Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a leading animal feed business?

Location of the Job

Home / Field-based.

Job opportunities available throughout the Midlands, North of England and Scotland.

Salary and Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with uncapped performance related commission.
• Company vehicle.
• Phone, laptop and iPad.
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Private individual healthcare.
• Pension scheme (employee 3.5%, employer 4.5% after 12 months).
• 4 x death in service cover (with pension scheme).
• Industry-leading training and development.

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company

A market-leading supplier of ruminant animal feed nutritional solutions to dairy, sheep and beef farmers across the UK. Committed to supporting sustainable farming with innovative strategies and expert advice that drive real results for their customers.

The Job Role Details

We're looking for a driven and knowledgeable Ruminant Feed Sales Account Manager to support dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the Midlands, North of England and Scotland.

You'll be managing an established ledger with huge opportunity for growth, while working alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of farming customers across the Midlands, North of England and Scotland.
• Deliver on‑farm nutritional advice to enhance herd performance and profitability.
• Promote the full range of ruminant products: compound feeds, blends, straights, dry/moist/liquid feeds, forage, and youngstock feeds.
• Seek out and convert new business opportunities.
• Build strong and lasting relationships with farmers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical and internal support teams.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM tools.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial / sales experience in the animal feed industry (ruminant background preferred).
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and advisory skills.
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and passionate about supporting UK agriculture.
• Results‑driven with a focus on long‑term relationships.
• A full UK driving licence holder.

How to apply

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.