Ruminant Sales Specialist (Dairy/Beef/Sheep) – Central England - Competitive base salary + Bonu[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking a Ruminant Sales Specialist to manage sales in Central England. You will sell to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers, providing technical solutions and optimizing production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in ruminant field sales or a relevant agriculture background. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, company vehicle, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

25+ days holiday

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ruminant field sales or strong herdsperson background.
• Confident with rationing tools and forage KPIs.
• Organized, resilient, and credible with farmers.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales territory and support farmers.
• Conduct forage analysis and coordinate reviews.
• Report on sales volume and pipeline activity.

Skills

Ruminant field sales experience

Commercial acumen

Proficient with rationing tools

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Ruminant Sales Specialist (Dairy/Beef/Sheep) – Central England

Ruminant Sales Specialist (Dairy/Beef/Sheep) – Central England - Competitive base salary + Bonus + Vehicle

The Job:

We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Ruminant Sales Specialist to take ownership of a sales territory, working with dairy, beef, and sheep farmers. You will be responsible for selling compounds, blends, straights, and performance products while supporting customers with technical and practical solutions to achieve their production and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Territory planning, farm prospecting, and new business conversion
• Coordinating forage analysis and ration reviews, ensuring practical, on-farm implementation
• Driving sales of compounds alongside straights and performance lines
• Running farmer discussion groups and supporting local shows/open days
• Maintaining CRM systems, forecasting accurately, and monitoring account credit
• Reporting weekly on volume, margin, and pipeline activity

The Company:

We are representing a well established, independent, family owned feed manufacturer with over 150 years of experience serving UK farmers. Based in the Midlands, they supply both ruminant and mono gastric feeds across Central England and beyond. With UFAS/FEMAS accreditation, the business is committed to sustainability, quality and building long term farmer relationships.

The Candidate:

• Proven track record in ruminant field sales, or strong herdsperson/assistant manager background seeking a move into sales
• Commercially astute, able to build value around yield, daily liveweight gain, fertility, and herd health
• Confident with rationing tools, forage KPIs, and cross-selling opportunities
• FAR registered (or willing to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence
• Organised, resilient, and credible with progressive dairy and beef farmers

The Package:

• Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure
• Company vehicle, laptop, and phone
• Pension scheme and 25+ days holiday
• Structured technical training and ongoing career development

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].