Senior Animal Feed Account Manager

Menter a Busnes; Chester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Senior Ruminant Account Manager to support farmers in North West England. The role involves managing a customer portfolio, providing nutritional advice, and promoting a variety of ruminant products. Ideal candidates will have sales experience in the animal feed industry and a strong understanding of ruminant nutrition. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped performance-related commission

Company vehicle

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Commercial/sales experience in the animal feed industry is essential.
• Knowledge of ruminant nutrition and modern farming systems is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and advisory skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of farming customers.
• Deliver on-farm nutritional advice for herd performance.
• Promote a range of ruminant products.

Skills

Commercial / sales experience in the animal feed industry

Knowledgeable in ruminant nutrition

Strong communicator

Self-motivated and resilient

Results-driven

UK driving licence holder

Job description

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

Overview

Senior Ruminant Account Manager (Animal / livestock feeds)

Location

Home / Field-based - covering North West England.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary with uncapped performance related commission.
• Company vehicle, laptop, iPad & phone.
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Private individual healthcare.
• Pension scheme (employee 3.5%, employer 4.5% after 12 months).
• 4 x death in service cover (with pension scheme).
• Industry-leading training and development.

Additional information

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company

A market-leading supplier of animal nutritional feed solutions to livestock farmers across the UK. Committed to supporting sustainable farming with innovative strategies and expert advice that drive real results for their customers.

The Job Role Details

We're looking for a driven and knowledgeable Senior Ruminant Account Manager to support dairy, beef and/or sheep farmers across the North West. You'll be managing an established ledger with huge opportunity for growth, while working alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of farming customers across the North West.
• Deliver on-farm nutritional advice to enhance herd performance and profitability.
• Promote the full range of ruminant products: compound feeds, blends, straights, dry/moist/liquid feeds, forage, and youngstock feeds.
• Seek out and convert new business opportunities.
• Build strong and lasting relationships with farmers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical and internal support teams.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM tools.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial / sales experience in the animal feed industry (ruminant background preferred).
• Knowledgeable in ruminant nutrition and modern farming systems.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and advisory skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and passionate about supporting UK agriculture.
• Results-driven with a focus on long-term relationships.
• A full UK driving licence holder.

How to apply

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Industry keywords

The Industry (Key Words): Agricultural jobs, Animal jobs, Animal Feed jobs, Animal Nutrition jobs, Livestock jobs, Ruminant Nutrition jobs, Animal Feed, Dairy feed jobs, Beef feed jobs, Sheep feed jobs, Farm Support jobs, Sales jobs, Account Management jobs, sales jobs, commercial jobs, senior sales jobs.

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