Sales & Marketing Manager

The Oval Partnership; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provider of horticultural products is seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager in Taunton. This role involves developing a cohesive B2B sales and marketing strategy and managing key distribution channels. Key responsibilities include market analysis, report on performance, digital marketing execution, and leading the sales team. Candidates with experience in AgTech or marketing are preferred. Application via CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales, Marketing, or Commercial Management, preferably in AgTech or Horticulture.
• Ability to execute multi-channel sales strategies targeting B2B.
• Experience in managing a customer-facing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Sales and Marketing Strategy.
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Report on sales performance and marketing effectiveness.
• Lead development and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Drive brand awareness and reinforce company positioning.
• Provide management and mentorship to the sales team.
• Develop sales tools and training materials.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Market analysis

Digital marketing

Team leadership

Job description

We are recruiting a Sales & Marketing Manager for a specialist provider of horticultural products with a global reputation for quality and innovation.

Reporting to the MD, the Sales & Marketing Manager is a new role to their structure and will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive B2B sales & marketing strategy, managing key distribution channels and leading and developing an office-based sales team.

Key Responsibilities of the Sales & Marketing Manager

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Sales and Marketing Strategy to achieve revenue growth and profitability targets.
• Conduct regular market analysis to identify growth opportunities, product gaps, and shifts in B2B customer needs.
• Report regularly on sales performance, marketing campaign effectiveness, and portfolio profitability to the senior leadership team.
• Lead the development and execution of all marketing campaigns, focusing on digital and social channels.
• Drive brand awareness and reinforce the company's position as a premium, expert-led solution provider.
• Provide effective line management, motivation, and mentorship to the office sales team, setting clear performance metrics and providing ongoing coaching.
• Develop sales tools, training materials, and pitch decks to ensure consistent product messaging.

Desired but not essential requirements

• Experience in Sales, Marketing, or Commercial Management, preferably within the AgTech, Horticulture, or specialist chemical/nutrient industries.
• Proven ability to execute multi-channel sales and marketing strategies targeting B2B customers.
• Experience in managing / mentoring / leading a small sales or customer-facing team to achieve targets.
• Hands on, flexible and open approach to joining an SME with a 'one team' mentality.

Application via CV