Sales Manager - South West

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services firm in the South West of England is seeking a Sales Manager to drive sales in the dairy farming sector. The ideal candidate will have agricultural sales experience, a proven track record with dairy farmers, and a passion for innovative farming technology. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, uncapped commission, and the chance to work with a market-leading product.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Credit card

Laptop

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Living within Devon or Cornwall.
• You are happy to travel regularly from your home office, including some overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms and be responsible for sales in your area.
• Sell dairy equipment directly to farmers and the dealer distributor network.
• Develop new customer acquisition.

Skills

Agricultural or farming sales experience

Successful track record selling to dairy farmers

Driven and motivated

Confident self-starter

IT literate

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

Sales Manager - South West

Are you a proven sales professional with experience selling into the farming sector, ready to take ownership of a thriving South West territory? Do you have a passion for dairy farming and the drive to help farmers adopt innovative technology that boosts profitability and animal welfare? Are you looking for a rewarding sales role with uncapped commission, and the chance to represent a market-leading product trusted in over 30 countries worldwide?

Location

Home and field-based role. Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Salary and Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary per year.
• Uncapped commission, realistic OTE up to 50K per year.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile phone.
• Credit card.
• Laptop.
• Company pension scheme.

Additional information

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company

This business specialises in milking technology and offers a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, with a market-leading product already well established in more than 30 countries worldwide. The team is inspiring and collaborative, with approachable colleagues, and plenty of opportunities for creativity and involvement. With a "keep it simple" mentality and a strong focus on shared success, the company continues to innovate and grow. By staying close to customers, providing a product that makes milking more profitable and improves animal welfare, the organisation is shaping the future of the industry.

Job Role Details

As part of an ambitious plan to continue to grow the business in the UK, we wish to recruit a Sales Manager for the UK South West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the UK Sales Manager.
• As a Sales Representative for the South West of England, visit farms and be responsible for sales in your area.
• Sell dairy equipment directly to farmers and the dealer distributor network.
• Develop new customer acquisition.
• Work through the whole sales process from lead generation through to closing the sale.
• Pursue new sales leads from the dealer network, trade shows, customer referrals and market influencers such as farm consultants, vets and buying groups.
• Keep up-to-date on developments in the dairy sector and the milking equipment market.
• Be responsible for the revenue in your area and the development of market penetration.
• Co-operate with other internal departments such as Marketing and Technical Service teams.
• Plan working time and sales trips and record relevant information from appointments into the CRM system.
• Work towards clearly defined performance measurements and sales targets.
• Report on sales pipeline of leads and prospects weekly and monthly.
• Participate in sales team conferences and training sessions.

Ideal Person – Skills & Qualifications

• Living within Devon or Cornwall.
• Agricultural or farming sales experience.
• Successful track record selling to dairy farmers (ideally).
• Driven and motivated.
• Confident self-starter.
• IT literate.
• You are happy to travel regularly from your home office, including some overnight stays.

How to apply

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Industry Keywords

Dairy equipment sales jobs, dairy machinery sales jobs, dairy sales jobs, agricultural sales jobs, capital equipment sales jobs, field sales jobs, regional sales jobs, territory sales jobs, area sales jobs, sales representative jobs, sales manager jobs, dairy consumables sales jobs, farm sales jobs.

EEO / Applicant Notice

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

Company

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provides recruitment services for Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.