Sales Manager

De Lacy Executive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned family-owned business in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse group of sales professionals and engage with customers in the agricultural sector. With a focus on feed products, this role offers a unique opportunity for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Excellent support and opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Prior feed sales experience, particularly with ruminants, is essential.
• Team management experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to motivate others and remain decisive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a diverse team of sales professionals.
• Engage regularly with customers and maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure the continued success of the business.

Skills

Ambition

Team Leadership

Motivation Skills

Decisiveness Under Pressure

Flexibility

Job description

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Is it time for you to take the leap into leadership? Perhaps you are an experienced people manager fed up with corporate red tape and want to join a business where you can have a real impact?

I am looking for someone to join a renowned, family-owned and managed business that has maintained its independence for decades. This is an ideal role for someone seeking a long-term, career-developing move to a company where they can truly add value. The company boasts an excellent reputation for providing a portfolio of top-quality feed products and sound technical advice to its clients.

As a Sales Manager, you will motivate and lead a large, diverse team of sales professionals, working collaboratively to ensure the continued success of the business. The team ranges from recent graduates in their training program to senior salespeople with over 20 years of experience. This position offers the opportunity to manage people while staying connected to your farmer-focused roots, engaging regularly with customers on farms as well as colleagues.

In return, along with a competitive remuneration package, the business offers excellent support and opportunities for progression.

What do I need to be considered?

Prior feed sales experience is essential, particularly with a focus on ruminants.

Ambition and drive to succeed, with the ability to motivate others.

Previous team management experience is highly desirable.

A flexible approach to work.

A team player who can remain decisive under pressure.