Trainee Sales Executive (Agriculture)

Office Angels; Northam; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing agricultural company in the UK is seeking a Trainee Sales Representative to join their team. This role involves providing nutritional advice to farmers, building customer relationships, and participating in training. The ideal candidate is passionate about agriculture, self-motivated, and possesses good customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £25,000-£30,000 and opportunities for career progression and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Clear pathways for progression

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in agriculture from work experience or background.
• Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges.
• Good IT skills and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent customer service skills, ideally with experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Offer practical nutritional advice and support to farmers.
• Develop skills and confidence alongside experienced colleagues.
• Promote company products and services to customers.
• Build and manage a customer base.
• Attend training sessions and industry events.

Skills

Passionate about agriculture

Good IT skills

Excellent customer service skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Our client, a privately owned, fast growing local agricultural company, is seeking a Trainee Sales Representative to join their rapidly expanding team. They specialise in high-quality nutritional advice and products tailored for farmers across the South West and are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background in farming to help them make a difference. The Head Office is based on the edge of Exeter, and they are expanding their presence between North Devon and North Cornwall.

They are a dynamic and growing feed business, and they need a bright and motivated person to join them on their journey.

The Role

As a Trainee Sales Representative, you will:

• Learn to offer practical nutritional advice and support to farmers
• Work alongside experienced colleagues to develop your skills and confidence
• Assist in promoting company products and services to new and existing customers
• Build and manage your own customer base
• Help manage and grow customer relationships
• Attend technical training sessions, team meetings, and industry events
• Represent the company at shows, conferences, and on-farm visits

What They Offer

Our client believes in investing in their people. You will receive:

• A competitive salary ranging from £25,000-£30,000 dependent on experience
• A company vehicle
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear pathways for progression within the business
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• A contributory workplace pension scheme

Who They Are Looking For

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is:

• Passionate about agriculture and eager to start a career within the sector
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and ready to learn and grow
• A good communicator and a strong team player
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative

Location is key as when you are training you will work in a team and be fully supported. Ideally based between Hartland and Wadebridge (North Devon and North Cornwall).

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A strong interest in agriculture and the farming industry, gained from previous work experience or background
• A willingness to learn and embrace new challenges
• Good IT skills and a proactive attitude
• Excellent customer service skills, ideally with some experience
• A full UK driving licence

(Previous sales or on-farm experience is not essential!)

This is your chance to make a real impact in the agricultural sector while developing your career in an engaging environment. If you would like to find out more please call Vicky on 01392 426200, apply online or email your CV to [e-mail]

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