Technical Sales Specialist

TIMAC AGRO UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards and discount program

Wellbeing support access

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist in the UK to drive sales and provide technical advice focused on grassland management and dairy production. Candidates should have a strong sales background within the agricultural sector and be capable of building strong relationships with farmers. The role offers a competitive base salary with uncapped commission along with additional benefits, including a pension scheme and employee rewards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of grassland and dairy.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based sales role.
• Well networked with knowledge of the territory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct farm visits and cold calling to build relationships.
• Drive and expand on-farm sales of fertilizers and animal nutrition.
• Update CRM with detailed reports of farm discussions.

Skills

Sales experience in agriculture

Customer relationship management

Analytical and data-driven

Self-motivated work ethic

Education

FACTS qualification (or willingness to get it)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

TIMAC AGRO UK, a subsidiary of Groupe Roullier, is a leading provider of high‑efficiency, sustainable solutions in regenerative agriculture. Backed by decades of global expertise in plant, soil, and animal nutrition, we create and distribute high‑value agronomic products that drive both productivity and sustainability.

Our mission is clear: to support farmers in maximizing yields while reducing environmental impact. If you’re passionate about practical innovation in agriculture and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Technical Sales Specialist, you will be field‑based in your assigned territory. You will take full ownership of your territory by building trusted relationships with farmers and distributors, offering tailored, technical advice with a commercial approach, and driving the adoption of innovative solutions that deliver real results on farm – with a particular focus on grassland management and dairy production.

Responsibilities

Farm Visits & Sales

• Prospecting – cold calling on farms, building relationships and gaining sales.
• Territory Development: Drive and expand on‑farm sales of our premium fertilizers, soil conditioners, and animal nutrition/welfare products.
• Retain existing business with regular visits to ensure products are performing as sold and provide the farms with feedback on crop, soil and animal health. Grow business with other solutions that will give the farmers an ROI.
• Being analytical and data driven when recommending solutions or following up on farms.
• Conduct on‑farm trials of products to demonstrate yours and Timac’s products value.
• You will be required to conduct soil sampling on farms in a timely manner, following the TIMAC AGRO UK value proposition.
• You will be required to present the results within a Nutrient Management Plan to each farmer, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.

CRM

• Ensure your CRM is updated regularly with detailed reports of discussions had on farm, details added to farms account.

Communication

• Be confident at communicating with farmers and different types of people.
• Be able to work on your own and be self‑motivated but also share successes with colleague(s) and support others within the wider TAUK team.
• Be able to communicate well with other businesses and distributors, develop the relationship and leverage this to help grow territory.

Self‑motivated

• Find solutions to problems, identify new ways to drive territory growth.

Person specification

• You will need to have a good understanding of grassland and dairy.
• FACTS qualified (or be willing to work towards this).
• Must have the ability to work independently in a field‑based sales role.
• Well networked and have a thorough understanding of the territory being advertised.
• Farmer‑focused approach – deeply understand customer needs, provide practical solutions using TAUK’s product portfolio, and maintain a strong, hands‑on presence across your territory in this fully field‑based role.
• Results‑driven mindset – motivated by solving on‑farm challenges and confident selling across a diverse product portfolio while working towards clear sales KPIs.
• Commercial experience – successful background in sales within the farming/agricultural industry.
• Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission – your earning potential is driven by your performance, with no limits on what you can achieve.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee rewards and discount program.
• Access to our EAP for wellbeing support.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
• Industries: Farming, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing