Sales Manager - Seeds

Menter a Busnes; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Agricultural business is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a developing sales team while managing key accounts in the Seeds sector. The role requires an experienced professional capable of strategic thinking and relationship management to drive sales success. The candidate should have a strong background in sales management, excellent communication skills, and experience in agricultural seed sales. The position is office-based in Yorkshire and offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales management role, leading early-career sales teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing and growing key accounts.
• Experience in agricultural seed sales or related fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a sales team.
• Manage key account relationships ensuring client satisfaction.
• Contribute to sales strategy and performance tracking.

Skills

Sales management

Team leadership

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Sales Manager - Seeds

*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.*

Are you an experienced Sales Manager/Key Account Manager?
Do you have experience in leading and developing a team?
Have you got experience working within the Seeds industry?

The Company: An established Agricultural business.

The Job Role: We are looking for a dynamic Sales Manager who can balance two critical responsibilities: leading, coaching, and developing a young, inexperienced sales team, whilst also managing and growing relationships with established key accounts. It is highly beneficial if you have industry experience in agricultural seed sales as this will help the successful candidate quickly understand the market, customer needs, and seasonal sales cycles. This role requires a leader who is both a mentor and a strategic sales professional, capable of building confidence and skill within the team while maintaining high-level business relationships.

Location: Yorkshire — Office Based Role

Salary Package: £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary depending on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and coach a small sales team to develop their confidence, product knowledge, and consultative selling skills.
• Provide hands‑on training, constructive feedback, and ongoing support to help representatives achieve individual and team targets.
• Establish clear performance expectations, set goals, and monitor progress through regular one‑on‑ones and performance reviews.
• Create a positive, growth‑oriented team culture that encourages accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Implement sales processes, best practices, and tools to support team success.

Key Account Management:

• Own and grow relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and long‑term partnership.
• Understand client needs—particularly within the agricultural and seed sectors—and anticipate challenges to propose solutions that strengthen loyalty and drive revenue.
• Develop account plans, manage contract renewals, and identify upsell/cross‑sell opportunities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for important clients, resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Collaborate with internal departments (operations, marketing, product) to deliver exceptional service and solutions.

Sales Strategy and Execution:

• Contribute to sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance tracking.
• Analyse market trends, customer feedback, and team performance to recommend improvements in sales approach and strategy.
• Support the development of sales collateral, campaigns, and initiatives that drive new business and account growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales management role, preferably leading early‑career or developing sales teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing and growing key accounts.
• Experience in agricultural seed sales or broader agri‑inputs is highly beneficial.
• Strong coaching, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a young team.
• Excellent relationship‑building, negotiation, and client management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented mindset.

Keywords

• Sales Manager
• Technical Sales Manager
• Account Manager
• Key Account Manager
• Seed Manager
• Seed Management
• Seed Sales
• Agricultural Sales
• Seed Jobs
• Agricultural and Farming Jobs
• Agricultural Jobs
• Agri FJ

How to apply

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Please send your CV to: Angel Bains – Recruitment Delivery Consultant

*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.*