Territory Lead, Precision Farming & Growth

De Lacy Executive; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience

Performance-based commission

25 days holiday plus option to buy

Employer pension contribution up to 7%

Life assurance

Learning & development support

Job summary

De Lacy Executive is seeking a commercially minded agriculture sales professional to take ownership of a portfolio of more than 200 farming customers across South Suffolk and Essex. You will act as the trusted adviser, growing revenue while understanding crops, soils and precision farming.

The role sits between agronomy and commercial agriculture, requiring technical knowledge and business development skills to identify opportunities and build lasting relationships with growers in your territory.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of arable agriculture and crop production cycle.
• Commercial mindset and interest in developing business.
• Ability to work independently across your area.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage an established portfolio of farming customers across South Suffolk and Essex.
• Grow the territory through new customer acquisition and account expansion.
• Sell and support precision farming services to arable businesses.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the life of the relationship.
• Collaborate with specialist operational and technical teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Represent the business at farmer meetings, industry events and local engagement activities.
• Contribute to regional sales growth and long-term customer retention.

Skills

Arable farming

Commercial mindset

Independent working

Relationship building

Driving licence

Job description

De Lacy Executive is seeking a commercially minded agriculture sales professional to take ownership of a portfolio of more than 200 farming customers across South Suffolk and Essex. You will act as the trusted adviser, growing revenue while understanding crops, soils and precision farming.

The role sits between agronomy and commercial agriculture, requiring technical knowledge and business development skills to identify opportunities and build lasting relationships with growers in your territory.