Salesperson

Lely Center Ayr; Annbank; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Training and development

Industry-leading technology

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

Lely Center Ayr in Scotland is seeking a Sales Representative to cover Central Scotland. You will develop relationships with dairy farmers, identify opportunities for robotic milking and farm management solutions, and manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to closing.

The role emphasizes strong communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently while representing one of the world’s leading agricultural tech companies. A company vehicle and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for agriculture and the dairy industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Previous sales experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing dairy farming customers.
• Identifying opportunities for robotic milking, feeding, manure handling and farm management solutions.
• Managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to quotation and closing the sale.
• Conducting farm visits and delivering professional presentations of Lely products and solutions.
• Working closely with our service and farm management support teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Attending agricultural shows, open days, demonstrations, and industry events.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and developments within the dairy sector.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you passionate about agriculture, technology, and building strong customer relationships?

At Lely Center Ayr, we're helping dairy farmers across Scotland embrace the future through innovative automation solutions. As demand for robotic milking, feeding, and farm management technology continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sales Representative to join our team and cover Central Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's leading agricultural technology companies, helping farmers improve efficiency, animal welfare, and quality of life through cutting-edge solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing dairy farming customers.
• Identifying opportunities for robotic milking, feeding, manure handling and farm management solutions.
• Managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to quotation and closing the sale.
• Conducting farm visits and delivering professional presentations of Lely products and solutions.
• Working closely with our service and farm management support teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Attending agricultural shows, open days, demonstrations, and industry events.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and developments within the dairy sector.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for agriculture and the dairy industry.
• Previous sales experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary with performance-related commission
• Company vehicle
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading technology
• Supportive and forward-thinking team environment
• Career progression opportunities within the Lely network

Why Lely?

For over 75 years, Lely has been dedicated to creating a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming. Our innovative solutions help farmers worldwide improve efficiency while enhancing the wellbeing of both farmers and their animals.

Join a team that's passionate about supporting Scottish dairy farmers and making a real difference on farms every day.