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Sales Account Manager - Working from home, but servicing the Yeovil area

£30-£38,000 dependent on experience. Working from home, but travelling around the Yeovil area to service clients and pick up new business through leads, you will receive a company car also.

Monday to Friday only - working from home.

Are you passionate about the agricultural/farming industry and have a background in farming and/or insurance/ account handling? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated Field Sales professional to join their team. You will be home based in this role, but covering the Yeovil area, you will work with agricultural clients, using your expertise to offer tailored solutions and exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will come from a farming background themselves, although not essential, allowing you to understand the unique risks and challenges faced by the clients.

Our client believes that honesty and integrity are key values for any successful business. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their clients by always putting their needs first and providing transparent and trustworthy guidance.

As an Agricultural Field Sales professional, you will be a proactive and confident rapport builder. You will enjoy challenging situations and be able to think on your feet to find the best solutions for our clients. Your ability to generate leads and close deals will be an advantage in this role, as well as your experience in telesales to generate leads.

Organisation is also a critical aspect of this role, and we are looking for a candidate who is highly organised and able to manage their time effectively. Our client expects the highest level of customer service, and it will be your responsibility to ensure that needs are always met.

In addition to sales this role will also involve account management. The successful candidate will have previous experience in this area and be able to maintain strong relationships with existing clients while also seeking out new opportunities

The role requires good account management skills and the ability to develop our insurance portfolio within a defined geographical area, visiting Members and new prospects to discuss our insurance products and promote health and safety on the farm.

Are you great with new people and introductions? Do you know how to interact with people from all walks of life? Would you love the challenge of managing and growing a membership base around your home area?

The successful applicant will be a natural account manager, confident negotiator and driven by results.

• Generate leads and close deals; experience in telesales is advantageous

• An honest and value-driven approach
• Passion for delivering exceptional service to our farming and business Members
• Keenness to develop yourself and our clients business
• A natural team player who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a highly effective team
• A proactive self-starting approach - you will be motivated to succeed, and keen to deliver
• A confident communicator and decision maker
• Great rapport-building skills
• Highly organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Enjoy rising to the challenge of complex situations on a regular basis
• Good IT skills including the use of CRM & Microsoft Office
• An aptitude for and experience of telesales and lead generation
• Insurance experience is advantageous, but not essential
• Experience in/knowledge of the agricultural sector, as is an appreciation of agricultural/rural issues

• 35-hour week, supporting a great work life balance
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover
• 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to 'buy' an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
• Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on selected products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
• Company events to support social wellbeing

Our client offers a competitive salary, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about agricultural industry, then we want to hear from you!

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