Store Based BDM

Mole Valley Farmers; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Up to 25% colleague discount

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave

Excellent training opportunities

Career progression

Life Assurance

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers in Yeovil is seeking a knowledgeable Store-Based Business Development Manager to enhance agricultural customer relationships. This role focuses on delivering tailored solutions that drive profitability and sustainable growth. You will engage with local communities and promote the company's full product range while exceeding sales targets.

The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background, strong communication skills, and an understanding of UK agriculture. The role offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and various company benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving sales and margin targets.
• Experience in a customer-focused sales environment.
• Strong understanding of UK agriculture or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed individual and regional sales targets.
• Grow and maintain a ledger of 800–1200 active customers.
• Promote full product and service range confidently.
• Manage CRM updates, call cycles, and business plans.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional Sales Manager.

Skills

Sales achievement

Customer focus

Understanding of UK agriculture

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and customer‑focused Store‑Based Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a store‑based role where you’ll work closely with agricultural customers to deliver tailored solutions that support profitability and sustainable growth. If you’re passionate about agriculture and building long‑term relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Application Deadline

14 July 2026

Department

Agri

Location

Yeovil

About the Role

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full‑time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

As Store‑Based Business Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of your store‑based territory, acting as a trusted advisor to your customers. You’ll promote Mole Valley’s full range of products and services, identify opportunities for growth, and deliver innovative, value‑driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving and exceeding individual and regional sales targets
• Growing and maintaining a ledger of 800–1200 active customers
• Promoting our full product and service range with confidence
• Managing CRM updates, call cycles, and business plans
• Providing regular updates and insights to the Regional Sales Manager
• Engaging with local agricultural communities through markets, discussion groups, and YFC events
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and industry standards
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver joined‑up solutions

About You

• A proven track record of achieving sales and margin targets
• Experience in a customer‑focused sales environment
• Strong understanding of UK agriculture or willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Confidence in managing time effectively and working independently
• A positive, solution‑focused outlook and commercial awareness

AMTRA qualification

AMTRA (the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) qualification enables you to advise customers on animal health products safely and confidently, ensuring legal compliance and high standards of care. We will support you in achieving this if you don’t already hold it, making this a great opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in animal health and retail. Once qualified, you will receive an additional monthly payment in recognition of this specialist skillset and the important service it enables you to provide to our customers.

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.