UK Sales Manager - Animal Feed

De Lacy Executive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-run UK manufacturer is seeking a UK Sales Manager to lead a team of Account Managers and manage key customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and a strong background in ruminant nutrition. This role offers a competitive salary, a company car, and the opportunity to influence business success in a respected industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Relocation incentive

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in the animal feed or allied sector.
• Experience managing and coaching sales teams.
• A solid nutrition background and understanding of the UK farming industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Account Managers.
• Manage key accounts and build strong relationships with customers.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans.
• Collaborate with technical teams for high-quality solutions.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Ruminant nutrition expertise

Key account management

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Are you an experienced sales leader with a strong background in ruminant nutrition? Do you have the commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive growth while managing key accounts?

Our client, a leading, family-run UK manufacturer of multi-species animal feed, is seeking a UK Sales Manager to lead a team of experienced Account Managers and personally manage some key customer relationships.

If you have proven sales experience combined with the ability to lead a dedicated team and a strong ruminant background, we're interested to talk with you.

If applicable, the business will provide both financial and advisory support to enable you to relocate to the East Midlands.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Account Managers to drive sales and customer engagement.

Manage key accounts, building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, merchants, and industry partners.

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to grow market share and profitability.

Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality nutritional solutions to customers.

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify new opportunities.

About You:

Proven commercial experience in the animal feed or an allied sector.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing and coaching sales teams.

A solid ruminant nutrition background and a deep understanding of the UK farming industry.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

A results-driven mindset with the ability to develop and execute sales strategies.

Why apply?

Competitive salary to reflect your skills/experience + company car + relocation incentive (if applicable)

Be part of a well-established, family-run business with a strong industry reputation.

Take on a dynamic leadership role with real influence over business success.